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Thu, 04 Jun 2020 02:40:51 +0000Thu, 04 Jun 2020 02:40:51 +000060enAll rights reservedfeeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds)The MTG Grindcast is a spicy new podcast focusing on competitive Magic: the Gathering, with special emphasis on the SCG Tour. Hosts Chris Castro-Rappl and SCG standout Collins Mullen break down all the latest decks, metagame shifts, and technology you're gonna need for whatever tournament you're playing in this weekend. Check us out, and happy grinding!The MTG Grindcast is a spicy new podcast focusing…MTG Grindcastbetterateverything@gmail.comMTG Grindcastnohttp://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000412199334-74chhw-original.jpgMTG Grindcasthttp://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/833726431Com-ban-ionsThu, 04 Jun 2020 02:40:51 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/com-ban-ions
01:09:34MTG GrindcastnoThat big announcement is here and it's a wild one! A couple of bans to standard and historic, and a companion nerf to every format. But is it enough?
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.That big announcement is here and it's a wild one…That big announcement is here and it's a wild one! A couple of bans to standard and historic, and a companion nerf to every format. But is it enough?
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/830238214You've just been Organized PlayedFri, 29 May 2020 03:40:03 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/youve-just-been-organized-played
01:47:47MTG GrindcastnoBig changes for Organized Play, some of them unavoidable, some of them...extremely avoidable. Lee and CCR sit down and talk over everything that's happened in this very full week.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!Big changes for Organized Play, some of them unav…Big changes for Organized Play, some of them unavoidable, some of them...extremely avoidable. Lee and CCR sit down and talk over everything that's happened in this very full week.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/825371398Rakdos is Back-dos (with Lee McLeod!)Thu, 21 May 2020 20:33:31 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/rakdos-is-back-dos-with-lee-mcleod
01:31:39MTG GrindcastnoCollins had to sit this one out so Lee joins CCR to talk modern in a world of...Rakdos prowess and Temur Scapeshift? Plus, bans! Arena opens! And our top recommendations for video games you should play!Collins had to sit this one out so Lee joins CCR …Collins had to sit this one out so Lee joins CCR to talk modern in a world of...Rakdos prowess and Temur Scapeshift? Plus, bans! Arena opens! And our top recommendations for video games you should play!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/819938542Your Modern Meta MapWed, 13 May 2020 23:12:10 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/your-modern-meta-map
01:12:24MTG GrindcastnoWe're catching up on all things Modern before the Lotus Box Modern tournament this weekend! Thrill as we recite all the Lurrus and Yorion decks, gasp as we mention that Ad Nauseum is good against burn. Ok but...there actually are a lot of different Lurrus decks and we don't know what that means.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!We're catching up on all things Modern before the…We're catching up on all things Modern before the Lotus Box Modern tournament this weekend! Thrill as we recite all the Lurrus and Yorion decks, gasp as we mention that Ad Nauseum is good against burn. Ok but...there actually are a lot of different Lurrus decks and we don't know what that means.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/815219425A Treacherous MetagameThu, 07 May 2020 02:10:59 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/episode-143-mixdown
01:01:32MTG GrindcastnoWe're looking at the pioneer meta from the second tournament in Lotus Box League's Season 1, plus the Jeskai decks making standard treacherous for any midrange player. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.We're looking at the pioneer meta from the second…We're looking at the pioneer meta from the second tournament in Lotus Box League's Season 1, plus the Jeskai decks making standard treacherous for any midrange player. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/810201304Your Post-Ikoria Pioneer CompanionThu, 30 Apr 2020 01:46:22 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/your-post-ikoria-pioneer-companion
01:18:41MTG GrindcastnoThe Lotus Box League Pioneer tournament is next week, so we're breaking down all the Lurrus decks, all the Yorion decks and, uh, the one deck without a companion you can play. Come on, we're doing the best we can with what we've got.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.The Lotus Box League Pioneer tournament is next w…The Lotus Box League Pioneer tournament is next week, so we're breaking down all the Lurrus decks, all the Yorion decks and, uh, the one deck without a companion you can play. Come on, we're doing the best we can with what we've got.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/805848916Complainin' About CompanionsFri, 24 Apr 2020 03:46:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/complainin-about-companions
01:22:25MTG GrindcastnoThey're here. It's not all just some fever dream: companions have taken over every format as quickly as they've arrived. Look, we're not JUST complaining about them but a sober discussion about their incredible power level surely is worth having, right?
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.They're here. It's not all just some fever dream:…They're here. It's not all just some fever dream: companions have taken over every format as quickly as they've arrived. Look, we're not JUST complaining about them but a sober discussion about their incredible power level surely is worth having, right?
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/799724530Ikoria Constructed Set ReviewThu, 16 Apr 2020 03:04:44 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/episode-140-mixdown
03:23:27MTG GrindcastnoClocking in at over three hours, it's our Ikoria constructed set review! We go over all the monsters, all the mutations, and more! You've got plenty of time to kill, so let us into your earholes for an afternoon.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Clocking in at over three hours, it's our Ikoria …Clocking in at over three hours, it's our Ikoria constructed set review! We go over all the monsters, all the mutations, and more! You've got plenty of time to kill, so let us into your earholes for an afternoon.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/794140732A Monster of a Spoiler SeasonWed, 08 Apr 2020 23:21:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/a-monster-of-a-spoiler-season
01:14:34MTG GrindcastnoNiv Mizzet is (apparently) in control of modern, and other monsters are running rampant in Ikoria! TONS of spoilers to talk about on this episode, so come check them out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Niv Mizzet is (apparently) in control of modern, …Niv Mizzet is (apparently) in control of modern, and other monsters are running rampant in Ikoria! TONS of spoilers to talk about on this episode, so come check them out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/789456868We covered a tournament together!Thu, 02 Apr 2020 20:49:43 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/we-commentated-a-tournament
01:11:27MTG GrindcastnoLotus Box League is a whole series now, and the Grindcast (and Jeremy) is doing coverage! Chris and Collins break down the tournament from a coverage perpsective, then go over what we've been working on in standard, modern, and pioneer.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Lotus Box League is a whole series now, and the G…Lotus Box League is a whole series now, and the Grindcast (and Jeremy) is doing coverage! Chris and Collins break down the tournament from a coverage perpsective, then go over what we've been working on in standard, modern, and pioneer.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/783900052The First Lotus Box Tournament!Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:36:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/the-first-lotus-box-tournament
01:16:20MTG GrindcastnoWe're stuck inside, with no tournaments to play in or watch, so there's only one thing to be done: run our own! We're talking about the first Lotus Box Patreon Championship and what it's like playing in and doing commentary for an all-online tournament. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.We're stuck inside, with no tournaments to play i…We're stuck inside, with no tournaments to play in or watch, so there's only one thing to be done: run our own! We're talking about the first Lotus Box Patreon Championship and what it's like playing in and doing commentary for an all-online tournament. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/778693810Magic in the Time of CoronaThu, 19 Mar 2020 02:53:54 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/magic-in-the-time-of-corona
01:04:07MTG GrindcastnoMagic, along with...everything else in the world has been disrupted. But there's no reason we can't keep talking about it! And maybe even run an online tournament or two?
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Magic, along with...everything else in the world …Magic, along with...everything else in the world has been disrupted. But there's no reason we can't keep talking about it! And maybe even run an online tournament or two?
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/774679585Digging into PioneerThu, 12 Mar 2020 01:17:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/digging-into-pioneer
01:07:18MTG GrindcastnoNo bans! Well, not in Pioneer at least. We're looking at what the bans will do to modern, and then spending our time talking about the handful of decks we would play in Pioneer. This episode may or may not have been recorded before Baltimore was canceled.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!No bans! Well, not in Pioneer at least. We're loo…No bans! Well, not in Pioneer at least. We're looking at what the bans will do to modern, and then spending our time talking about the handful of decks we would play in Pioneer. This episode may or may not have been recorded before Baltimore was canceled.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/770991586Breakin' Breach in Modern (With Abe Corrigan!)Thu, 05 Mar 2020 03:33:32 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/breakin-breach-in-modern-with-abe-corrigan
01:17:00MTG GrindcastnoAbe and Collins have been working hard to figure out if this Breach deck is the real deal, just in time for Regionals! There's something there, but is it ready for primetime? Plus we're talking about all the rest of the format's bogeymen, and wildly speculating about next week's bans!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Abe and Collins have been working hard to figure …Abe and Collins have been working hard to figure out if this Breach deck is the real deal, just in time for Regionals! There's something there, but is it ready for primetime? Plus we're talking about all the rest of the format's bogeymen, and wildly speculating about next week's bans!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/767173774Invertin' in IndianapolisThu, 27 Feb 2020 02:19:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/invertin-in-indianapolis
01:03:47MTG GrindcastnoAdd one more top 8 to Collins's portfolio, this time with a deck he tried his hardest not to play. But Dimir Inverter's just the best you can do in Pioneer, at least for the moment. Plus! We're getting back to modern as we prep for SCG Regionals.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Add one more top 8 to Collins's portfolio, this t…Add one more top 8 to Collins's portfolio, this time with a deck he tried his hardest not to play. But Dimir Inverter's just the best you can do in Pioneer, at least for the moment. Plus! We're getting back to modern as we prep for SCG Regionals.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/763573930World Championships WrapupThu, 20 Feb 2020 04:29:42 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/world-championships-wrapup
01:10:12MTG GrindcastnoThe first e-sports World Championships are all finished up, and it's hard to imagine a more deserving champion. Chris and Collins are talking about the whole thing: the decks, the spectacle, the tournament structure, and we've got no shortage of opinions. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.The first e-sports World Championships are all fi…The first e-sports World Championships are all finished up, and it's hard to imagine a more deserving champion. Chris and Collins are talking about the whole thing: the decks, the spectacle, the tournament structure, and we've got no shortage of opinions. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/759693331Breaching the Format: PT Phoenix BreakdownThu, 13 Feb 2020 02:55:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/breaching-the-format-pt-phoenix-breakdown
01:13:34MTG GrindcastnoCollins is back from PT Phoenix! He didn't quite win the whole thing, but he did day 2 and he's back with stories from the trenches of the first US Player's Tour. Come hang out as we break down the latest pioneer tech!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Collins is back from PT Phoenix! He didn't quite …Collins is back from PT Phoenix! He didn't quite win the whole thing, but he did day 2 and he's back with stories from the trenches of the first US Player's Tour. Come hang out as we break down the latest pioneer tech!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/756466438Preppin' Pioneer for the Players TourFri, 07 Feb 2020 04:11:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/preppin-pioneer-for-the-players-tour
01:01:07MTG GrindcastnoCollins is q'd and he's been working hard on pioneer, so he sits down to educate CCR (and you!) on the ins and outs of the format after its first weekend on the big stage. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Collins is q'd and he's been working hard on pion…Collins is q'd and he's been working hard on pioneer, so he sits down to educate CCR (and you!) on the ins and outs of the format after its first weekend on the big stage. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/748563484Theros Beyond Death Constructed Set ReviewFri, 24 Jan 2020 04:27:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/theros-beyond-death-constructed-set-review
03:35:31MTG GrindcastnoIt was a true ordeal, but we're here with a full constructed set review of Theros Beyond Death! Breaking down all the cards in all the formats, we promise that this episode is educational AND enchanting.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.It was a true ordeal, but we're here with a full …It was a true ordeal, but we're here with a full constructed set review of Theros Beyond Death! Breaking down all the cards in all the formats, we promise that this episode is educational AND enchanting.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/744204883Noko, Nopal, and, uh, Nycosynth LatticeThu, 16 Jan 2020 04:44:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/noko-nopal-and-uh-nycosynth-lattice
01:07:25MTG GrindcastnoOko is banned from modern, and he took some friends with him! This week we're joined by Mox Opal aficionado Lee McLeod as we go over what these huge bans mean for the modern format going forward. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!Oko is banned from modern, and he took some frien…Oko is banned from modern, and he took some friends with him! This week we're joined by Mox Opal aficionado Lee McLeod as we go over what these huge bans mean for the modern format going forward. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/740494915How to win in Modern (Play Oko)Thu, 09 Jan 2020 03:02:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/how-to-win-in-modern-play-oko
01:22:01MTG GrindcastnoThis week we're breaking down all the strongest strategies for winning in modern, which include +2'ing Oko, +1'ing Oko, and -5'ing Oko. Join us for our hard-hitting analysis, and maybe even a Theros preview or two!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!This week we're breaking down all the strongest s…This week we're breaking down all the strongest strategies for winning in modern, which include +2'ing Oko, +1'ing Oko, and -5'ing Oko. Join us for our hard-hitting analysis, and maybe even a Theros preview or two!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/737694697New Decade, Old Format: Modern Discussion and THB Spoilers!Fri, 03 Jan 2020 04:41:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/new-decade-old-format-modern-discussion-and-thb-spoilers
01:13:11MTG GrindcastnoIt's the new year! But still the same old modern, with Urza at the top of the heap. We're talking mirrors, emry vs coatl, and even a bunch of new (and extremely noteworthy) Theros spoilers. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.It's the new year! But still the same old modern,…It's the new year! But still the same old modern, with Urza at the top of the heap. We're talking mirrors, emry vs coatl, and even a bunch of new (and extremely noteworthy) Theros spoilers. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/730624813Players' Championship Palaver with Zach AllenThu, 19 Dec 2019 04:06:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/players-championship-palaver-with-zach-allen
01:23:30MTG GrindcastnoCollins is fresh off the PC, and we're joined by Zach Allen to give a non-LotusBox perspective on the tournament and testing process. Lots of inside looks at the biggest little tournament of the year. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Collins is fresh off the PC, and we're joined by …Collins is fresh off the PC, and we're joined by Zach Allen to give a non-LotusBox perspective on the tournament and testing process. Lots of inside looks at the biggest little tournament of the year. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/726583648Preppin' for the PC with Team LotusBoxThu, 12 Dec 2019 05:00:01 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/preppin-for-the-pc-with-team-lotusbox
01:11:41MTG GrindcastnoDecks are submitted, which means that Collins is free to talk about his PC testing! Come hang out as we talk about how the lotus boys prepared for the biggest/smallest tournament of the year.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Decks are submitted, which means that Collins is …Decks are submitted, which means that Collins is free to talk about his PC testing! Come hang out as we talk about how the lotus boys prepared for the biggest/smallest tournament of the year.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/722948434The Player of the Year on PioneerThu, 05 Dec 2019 04:01:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/the-player-of-the-year-on-pioneer
01:12:40MTG GrindcastnoZAN WON PLAYER OF THE YEAR!! And unfortunately he can't share much in the way of insights on the PC formats. But he joins us to talk all about the PC race, Team LotusBox's evolution over the past year, and what he's excited about for Pioneer now that everything's banned. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.ZAN WON PLAYER OF THE YEAR!! And unfortunately he…ZAN WON PLAYER OF THE YEAR!! And unfortunately he can't share much in the way of insights on the PC formats. But he joins us to talk all about the PC race, Team LotusBox's evolution over the past year, and what he's excited about for Pioneer now that everything's banned. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/719568724Burning InquiriesThu, 28 Nov 2019 03:10:42 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/burning-inquiries
01:13:47MTG GrindcastnoSince Collins's PC prep is hush-hush, we figured we'd do a mailbag episode! We cover everything from Collins-sized geese to smoochable planeswalkers. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Since Collins's PC prep is hush-hush, we figured …Since Collins's PC prep is hush-hush, we figured we'd do a mailbag episode! We cover everything from Collins-sized geese to smoochable planeswalkers. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/716208145Got there.Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:10:09 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/got-there
01:08:40MTG GrindcastnoCollins did it! After a long, hard-fought year he's secured his spot in the SCG Players' Championship. This week we're talking about the Invi, locking in that spot, and what we're looking at in all the PC formats that have just gone through HEAVY bans.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Collins did it! After a long, hard-fought year he…Collins did it! After a long, hard-fought year he's secured his spot in the SCG Players' Championship. This week we're talking about the Invi, locking in that spot, and what we're looking at in all the PC formats that have just gone through HEAVY bans.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/712898311Going Ballistic: Invi Prep in the Lotus Box HouseThu, 14 Nov 2019 20:23:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/going-ballistic-invi-prep-in-the-lotus-box-house
01:07:37MTG GrindcastnoWe're working really hard on pioneer! And...not totally forgetting modern. The invitational is tomorrow so we're bringing you everything we've learned in the run up to the biggest pioneer tournament yet!We're working really hard on pioneer! And...not t…We're working really hard on pioneer! And...not totally forgetting modern. The invitational is tomorrow so we're bringing you everything we've learned in the run up to the biggest pioneer tournament yet!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/708978265Pioneer Post-Ban PostmortemThu, 07 Nov 2019 01:09:02 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/pioneer-post-ban-postmortem
01:14:50MTG GrindcastnoThey warned us, and they weren't kidding! A whirlwind week, as we get Pioneer for the invitational, and then a swift ban of its two best decks. We're breaking down what's been working for us and what's been whiffing in Magic's shiniest new format. Come hang out!They warned us, and they weren't kidding! A whirl…They warned us, and they weren't kidding! A whirlwind week, as we get Pioneer for the invitational, and then a swift ban of its two best decks. We're breaking down what's been working for us and what's been whiffing in Magic's shiniest new format. Come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/706256344Going for Br-Oko in AtlantaFri, 01 Nov 2019 04:14:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/going-for-br-oko-in-atlanta
01:21:07MTG GrindcastnoThe boys really did it this time, breaking modern in half by playing just a boatload of standard cards. Lotus Box put 4 players into the top 8 at SCG Atlanta, and Collins made the finals! So we're talking about the Urza deck that got them there, and then we're not able to help ourselves and switch gears to Pioneer. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.The boys really did it this time, breaking modern…The boys really did it this time, breaking modern in half by playing just a boatload of standard cards. Lotus Box put 4 players into the top 8 at SCG Atlanta, and Collins made the finals! So we're talking about the Urza deck that got them there, and then we're not able to help ourselves and switch gears to Pioneer. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/701391412*Insert Pioneer Pun Here*Fri, 25 Oct 2019 03:23:27 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/insert-pioneer-pun-here
01:12:28MTG GrindcastnoWell, that was a hell of an announcement, wasn't it? Wizards of the Coast went out of their way to keep us from having to play historic, and we're here with all the wild speculation and hot takes we can muster up. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Well, that was a hell of an announcement, wasn't …Well, that was a hell of an announcement, wasn't it? Wizards of the Coast went out of their way to keep us from having to play historic, and we're here with all the wild speculation and hot takes we can muster up. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/698029135Oko is LocoFri, 18 Oct 2019 01:30:01 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/oko-is-loco
01:02:51MTG GrindcastnoJust a week into Throne of Eldraine and we're playing Oko in...every deck. In every format. Is he the best planeswalker ever printed? Time will tell, but for now he'll likely be the most ubiquitous. We also talk a bit about CCR's run to mythic with standard reanimator, and how to goose modern. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Just a week into Throne of Eldraine and we're pla…Just a week into Throne of Eldraine and we're playing Oko in...every deck. In every format. Is he the best planeswalker ever printed? Time will tell, but for now he'll likely be the most ubiquitous. We also talk a bit about CCR's run to mythic with standard reanimator, and how to goose modern. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/694245994Can we beat Golos?Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:56:07 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/can-we-beat-golos
01:12:47MTG GrindcastnoThe field at SCG Philly was full of the dead, so we're breaking down what's working and what isn't in a Golos-dominated standard. Plus, how about this Mox Opal-dominated Modern? Magic's two biggest formats have two clear best decks, and we're breaking down how we see this playing out. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.The field at SCG Philly was full of the dead, so …The field at SCG Philly was full of the dead, so we're breaking down what's working and what isn't in a Golos-dominated standard. Plus, how about this Mox Opal-dominated Modern? Magic's two biggest formats have two clear best decks, and we're breaking down how we see this playing out. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/690807844Adventuring with Throne of Eldraine!Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:24:02 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/adventuring-with-throne-of-eldraine
01:06:11MTG GrindcastnoWhew, time for a normal episode! Throne of Eldraine has, of course, massively shaken up Standard but it's also having some immediate impact on Modern! We check out the latest iterations of Mox Opal decks and go over just how much standard has progressed in the *checks watch* two days the set has been on Arena. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Whew, time for a normal episode! Throne of Eldrai…Whew, time for a normal episode! Throne of Eldraine has, of course, massively shaken up Standard but it's also having some immediate impact on Modern! We check out the latest iterations of Mox Opal decks and go over just how much standard has progressed in the *checks watch* two days the set has been on Arena. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/688142152Throne of Eldraine Constructed Set Review!!Sat, 28 Sep 2019 17:49:27 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/throne-of-eldraine-constructed-set-review
04:03:19MTG GrindcastnoIt's finally here! On this giant-sized episode, Lee McLeod joins us to go over all the fantastic new cards from Throne of Eldraine. Along the way we crush some bones, lurk in some lochs and, uh, quest some beasts. Come hang out!It's finally here! On this giant-sized episode, L…It's finally here! On this giant-sized episode, Lee McLeod joins us to go over all the fantastic new cards from Throne of Eldraine. Along the way we crush some bones, lurk in some lochs and, uh, quest some beasts. Come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/683697199Standard Rotation R.I.P. ShowFri, 20 Sep 2019 02:05:13 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/standard-rotation-rip
01:06:57MTG GrindcastnoStandard rotation's coming and (as always these days) it's a doozy! Come hang out as we go over all our favorites and not-so-favorites leaving standard and the competitive spotlight forever. This is entirely for the benefit of evaluating future standard and not at all so we can wax nostalgic. Trust us!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!Standard rotation's coming and (as always these d…Standard rotation's coming and (as always these days) it's a doozy! Come hang out as we go over all our favorites and not-so-favorites leaving standard and the competitive spotlight forever. This is entirely for the benefit of evaluating future standard and not at all so we can wax nostalgic. Trust us!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/680855399Loch-ing Down LegacySat, 14 Sep 2019 03:03:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/loch-ing-down-legacy
01:14:57MTG GrindcastnoWe've been working hard to break legacy in half and we're here to report the latest on delver, decks that lose to delver, and slow decks that ostensibly beat delver but probably don't. Plus! Hella Throne of Eldraine spoilers.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musicWe've been working hard to break legacy in half a…We've been working hard to break legacy in half and we're here to report the latest on delver, decks that lose to delver, and slow decks that ostensibly beat delver but probably don't. Plus! Hella Throne of Eldraine spoilers.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musictag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/677604507Bringing the Heat to TexasSat, 07 Sep 2019 11:38:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/bringing-the-heat-to-texas
01:19:15MTG GrindcastnoThat's top 8 number ten for Collins! Doing it as god intended, by playing burn in Dallas. This week we're talking about that tournament, our new and improved modern format, and even a couple Thrones of Eldraine Spoilers. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.That's top 8 number ten for Collins! Doing it as …That's top 8 number ten for Collins! Doing it as god intended, by playing burn in Dallas. This week we're talking about that tournament, our new and improved modern format, and even a couple Thrones of Eldraine Spoilers. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/672955856Nogaak ModernThu, 29 Aug 2019 21:29:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/nogaak-modern
01:21:24MTG GrindcastnoHoly crap, they really did it. Not only is Hogaak banned, but Faithless Looting is out and Stoneforge Mystic is in. What's in store for Magic's most reliably broken format? Are we talking fair fights galore? Or do we just need to look for new ways to cheat now that our graveyards are empty? Come find out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Holy crap, they really did it. Not only is Hogaak…Holy crap, they really did it. Not only is Hogaak banned, but Faithless Looting is out and Stoneforge Mystic is in. What's in store for Magic's most reliably broken format? Are we talking fair fights galore? Or do we just need to look for new ways to cheat now that our graveyards are empty? Come find out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/669724622The First Ever Lee and Jeremy EpisodeFri, 23 Aug 2019 00:24:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/episode-108-mixdown
01:27:48MTG GrindcastnoCollins, Lee, and Jeremy top 8'd SCG Richmond, so we had to get the whole team to sit down for some quality time. Come hang out for a sweet episode jam packed full of standard, modern, legacy, and tournament stories galore!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Collins, Lee, and Jeremy top 8'd SCG Richmond, so…Collins, Lee, and Jeremy top 8'd SCG Richmond, so we had to get the whole team to sit down for some quality time. Come hang out for a sweet episode jam packed full of standard, modern, legacy, and tournament stories galore!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/666436196An Alur-ing Legacy EpisodeThu, 15 Aug 2019 23:38:19 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/an-alur-ing-legacy-episode
01:14:22MTG GrindcastnoHoly crap, is this a legacy episode? We've both been grinding away at magic's most expensive competitive format and have come away with some surprising answers. Come hang out as we delve into this one!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Holy crap, is this a legacy episode? We've both b…Holy crap, is this a legacy episode? We've both been grinding away at magic's most expensive competitive format and have come away with some surprising answers. Come hang out as we delve into this one!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/663215249Strategy Mailbag with Lee McLeod!Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:16:19 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/strategy-mailbag-with-lee-mcleod
01:30:37MTG GrindcastnoEvery once in a while our Patreon questions start to pile up, and rather than letting such a valuable resource go to waste we save them up for a quiet week with no major tournaments on the horizon. And that's this week! We're diving deep into some overarching questions of Magic strategy, giving our takes on breaking metas, building decks, and how best to improve your game for the long term. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Every once in a while our Patreon questions start…Every once in a while our Patreon questions start to pile up, and rather than letting such a valuable resource go to waste we save them up for a quiet week with no major tournaments on the horizon. And that's this week! We're diving deep into some overarching questions of Magic strategy, giving our takes on breaking metas, building decks, and how best to improve your game for the long term. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/659926262Guess who's Gaak? Gaak again.Fri, 02 Aug 2019 02:37:58 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/guess-whos-gaak-gaak-again
01:04:28MTG GrindcastnoWell, here we are. Again. The most heavily played card at MC Barcelona? Leyline of the Void, and it wasn't particularly close. This week we're talking about how to deal with our new (old) graveyard overlord, what the modern hellscape will look like for the next few weeks, and the best way to exploit Hogaak to get an edge in legacy. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Well, here we are. Again. The most heavily played…Well, here we are. Again. The most heavily played card at MC Barcelona? Leyline of the Void, and it wasn't particularly close. This week we're talking about how to deal with our new (old) graveyard overlord, what the modern hellscape will look like for the next few weeks, and the best way to exploit Hogaak to get an edge in legacy. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/656568548CCR's Artifact AdventuresFri, 26 Jul 2019 03:43:06 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/ccrs-artifact-adventures
01:07:09MTG GrindcastnoWe had quite a weekend at SCG Philly! We got lost in a mall, and then CCR got lost playing Urza to an almost-top-8 at the classic. Collins DID top 8 the standard classic but who really cares about that? Let's talk some mox opals, some ichor wellsprings, and ok maybe a little standard and modern.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!We had quite a weekend at SCG Philly! We got lost…We had quite a weekend at SCG Philly! We got lost in a mall, and then CCR got lost playing Urza to an almost-top-8 at the classic. Collins DID top 8 the standard classic but who really cares about that? Let's talk some mox opals, some ichor wellsprings, and ok maybe a little standard and modern.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/653177261How to Stomp StandardThu, 18 Jul 2019 22:14:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/how-to-stomp-standard
01:07:16MTG GrindcastnoWith SCG Worcester finished up, we have at least an idea of what the standard meta is looking like. With Risen Reefs and Nexuses of Fate galore, this is a powerful format. You need to be doing something powerful to keep up... maybe seven power?
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!With SCG Worcester finished up, we have at least …With SCG Worcester finished up, we have at least an idea of what the standard meta is looking like. With Risen Reefs and Nexuses of Fate galore, this is a powerful format. You need to be doing something powerful to keep up... maybe seven power?
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/650466191M20 Constructed Set Review!Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:02:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/episode-102-mixdown
03:30:45MTG GrindcastnoIt's here! We made it through 3.5 hours of set review to bring you only the best of "I don't think this can keep up with what the elementals deck is doing" over and over again. Ok, maybe slightly more interesting than that. Come see what we think of M20!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musicIt's here! We made it through 3.5 hours of set re…It's here! We made it through 3.5 hours of set review to bring you only the best of "I don't think this can keep up with what the elementals deck is doing" over and over again. Ok, maybe slightly more interesting than that. Come see what we think of M20!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musictag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/646393281Jeremy's EpisodeThu, 04 Jul 2019 22:46:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/jeremys-episode
01:27:43MTG GrindcastnoHoly hell, Jeremy won an open! He comes and hangs out with Chris and Collins as we talk about Hogaak, modern bans, and even a bit of theology. Don't miss this one!Holy hell, Jeremy won an open! He comes and hangs…Holy hell, Jeremy won an open! He comes and hangs out with Chris and Collins as we talk about Hogaak, modern bans, and even a bit of theology. Don't miss this one!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/643270602Live from CCR's bedroom, it's Episode 100!!!!!Fri, 28 Jun 2019 05:49:43 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/live-from-ccrs-bedroom-its-episode-100
01:24:44MTG GrindcastnoHoly crap, we finally made it! 100 episodes in and still going strong. This week we're talking about new patreon rewards, Hogaak's impact on modern, and three mana 7/6's. Come hang out!Holy crap, we finally made it! 100 episodes in an…Holy crap, we finally made it! 100 episodes in and still going strong. This week we're talking about new patreon rewards, Hogaak's impact on modern, and three mana 7/6's. Come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/639656421Modern Horizons Top 8s (with Lee McLeod!)Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:17:16 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/modern-horizons-top-8s-with-lee-mcleod
01:32:00MTG GrindcastnoJust in time for M20 spoilers, we're finally going over Modern Horizons! Lee comes and hangs out with Chris and Collins to go over their top 8 picks from the new set. Thrill at our car-by-card analyses, most of which include the phrase "once they ban something from Hogaak..." Exciting times!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Just in time for M20 spoilers, we're finally goin…Just in time for M20 spoilers, we're finally going over Modern Horizons! Lee comes and hangs out with Chris and Collins to go over their top 8 picks from the new set. Thrill at our car-by-card analyses, most of which include the phrase "once they ban something from Hogaak..." Exciting times!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/636450396SCG Season 1 Champ Abe CorriganFri, 14 Jun 2019 05:34:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/scg-season-1-champ-abe-corrigan
01:11:20MTG GrindcastnoThe first half of the year is behind us, and the Season 1 points leader is here to chat with us about the standard, the Invi, and his journey to the Players' Championship. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.The first half of the year is behind us, and the …The first half of the year is behind us, and the Season 1 points leader is here to chat with us about the standard, the Invi, and his journey to the Players' Championship. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/632835825Your Gruul GuideThu, 06 Jun 2019 20:51:31 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/your-gruul-guide
01:08:06MTG GrindcastnoNot Gruul? Then we have to smash. But before we get to the smashing, how about a nuanced discussion about privilege and need within the mtg community? But don't worry, we spend plenty of time talking about smashing.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Not Gruul? Then we have to smash. But before we g…Not Gruul? Then we have to smash. But before we get to the smashing, how about a nuanced discussion about privilege and need within the mtg community? But don't worry, we spend plenty of time talking about smashing.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/629348784Amulets and ArtificeFri, 31 May 2019 03:21:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/amulets-and-artifice
01:28:11MTG GrindcastnoWe've got a mixed bag today! Chris and Collins go over their standard and modern prep for the Invitational, SCG Louisville results, and a whole bucket full of Modern Horizons spoilers. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.We've got a mixed bag today! Chris and Collins go…We've got a mixed bag today! Chris and Collins go over their standard and modern prep for the Invitational, SCG Louisville results, and a whole bucket full of Modern Horizons spoilers. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/625580838ZAN'S NUMBER ONE (Jeremy's ok too)Thu, 23 May 2019 22:38:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/zans-number-one-jeremys-ok-too
01:23:13MTG GrindcastnoThe Grindcast has been bested. Our roommates caught wind of our sick finishes at SCG Richmond and, quite literally, one-upped us with first place finishes in the open and the modern classic. Zan's here to give us the lowdown on Jeskai walkers, and Jeremy has the latest on running four Narsets in Modern. Plus! Modern Horizon spoilers.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.The Grindcast has been bested. Our roommates caug…The Grindcast has been bested. Our roommates caught wind of our sick finishes at SCG Richmond and, quite literally, one-upped us with first place finishes in the open and the modern classic. Zan's here to give us the lowdown on Jeskai walkers, and Jeremy has the latest on running four Narsets in Modern. Plus! Modern Horizon spoilers.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/622348356All Eyes on the MPLFri, 17 May 2019 22:12:16 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/all-eyes-on-the-mpl
01:18:34MTG GrindcastnoThis week, Chris and Collins are talking about a small announcement or two out of Organized play. You know, little things like GerryT quitting the MPL, new MPL members, diversity invitations to Arena Mythic Championships. That sort of little thing.
Plus! Standard: so many planeswalkers, so little time. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.This week, Chris and Collins are talking about a …This week, Chris and Collins are talking about a small announcement or two out of Organized play. You know, little things like GerryT quitting the MPL, new MPL members, diversity invitations to Arena Mythic Championships. That sort of little thing.
Plus! Standard: so many planeswalkers, so little time. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/618802662WE'RE NUMBER TWO! WE'RE NUMBER TWOFri, 10 May 2019 22:37:59 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/were-number-two-were-number-two
01:31:15MTG GrindcastnoFresh off of simultaneous second place finishes at SCG Richmond, CCR and Collins have plenty of week one standard to talk about. Is monored the deck to beat? Is bant midrange the real deal? Why couldn't either of us have won just one more match? All these burning questions and more on this week's episode!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Fresh off of simultaneous second place finishes a…Fresh off of simultaneous second place finishes at SCG Richmond, CCR and Collins have plenty of week one standard to talk about. Is monored the deck to beat? Is bant midrange the real deal? Why couldn't either of us have won just one more match? All these burning questions and more on this week's episode!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/614974257The Nexus Step for StandardFri, 03 May 2019 03:19:24 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/the-nexus-step-for-standard
01:18:36MTG GrindcastnoIt's here! Chris and Collins have been playing some week 0 standard and they're gonna share everything they know about it with you--even if most of what they know is that Nexus is looking real, real nice with Tamiyo. Plus, London mulligan thoughts and a look at the mythic championship this past weekend. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.It's here! Chris and Collins have been playing so…It's here! Chris and Collins have been playing some week 0 standard and they're gonna share everything they know about it with you--even if most of what they know is that Nexus is looking real, real nice with Tamiyo. Plus, London mulligan thoughts and a look at the mythic championship this past weekend. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/611877669War of the Spark Constructed Set Review and Preorder Guide (Part 2)Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:53:33 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/war-of-the-spark-constructed-set-review-and-preorder-guide-part-2
03:03:26MTG GrindcastnoWhew, this one's a monster! But we've finally wrapped up our constructed set review. Our throats are a little sorer, CCR's pockets are a little lighter, and now we know exactly how the standard meta is going to shape up. Or, you know, something like that.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Whew, this one's a monster! But we've finally wra…Whew, this one's a monster! But we've finally wrapped up our constructed set review. Our throats are a little sorer, CCR's pockets are a little lighter, and now we know exactly how the standard meta is going to shape up. Or, you know, something like that.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/608546607War of the Spark Constructed Set Review and Preorder Guide (Part 1)Fri, 19 Apr 2019 21:06:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/war-of-the-spark-constructed-set-review-and-preorder-guide-part-1
01:52:18MTG GrindcastnoWe're doing it live! Join CCR and Collins as we go over the white, blue, and black cards of War of the Spark--and CCR puts his money where his mouth is as he places his preorders live, with clicks and keypresses and all captured for the full experience. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.We're doing it live! Join CCR and Collins as we g…We're doing it live! Join CCR and Collins as we go over the white, blue, and black cards of War of the Spark--and CCR puts his money where his mouth is as he places his preorders live, with clicks and keypresses and all captured for the full experience. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/604668180Modern stuff. Preview cards. What more could you want?Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:45:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/modern-stuff-preview-cards-what-more-could-you-want
01:18:04MTG GrindcastnoModern results are in, and Esper Control is the hottest new deck that's sure to break modern in half. Or, maybe, put a dent in some of Izzet Phoenix's numbers. Who knows! Plus an army of new WAR spoilers, some of which are bound to spark your imagination. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Modern results are in, and Esper Control is the h…Modern results are in, and Esper Control is the hottest new deck that's sure to break modern in half. Or, maybe, put a dent in some of Izzet Phoenix's numbers. Who knows! Plus an army of new WAR spoilers, some of which are bound to spark your imagination. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/601103664We're Going to WarThu, 04 Apr 2019 22:19:39 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/were-going-to-war
01:22:25MTG GrindcastnoWar of the Spark spoilers are finally here! CCR and Collins take a look at some of the coolest stuff spoiled so far, but not before giving our takes on maybe the most important magic tournament of all time. Strap yourselves in, because we've got Opinions and we're about to share 'em!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.War of the Spark spoilers are finally here! CCR a…War of the Spark spoilers are finally here! CCR and Collins take a look at some of the coolest stuff spoiled so far, but not before giving our takes on maybe the most important magic tournament of all time. Strap yourselves in, because we've got Opinions and we're about to share 'em!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/597634692A Whir-lwind Weekend (with Zan Syed!)Fri, 29 Mar 2019 01:42:30 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/a-whir-lwind-weekend-with-zan-syed
01:15:02MTG GrindcastnoLotus Box team captain Zan Syed joins us this week, fresh off of a top 8 at SCG Cincinnati! We chat about his deck choice methodology, team tournaments, going to time, and even find a few minutes to hear about best of one. Don't miss it!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Lotus Box team captain Zan Syed joins us this wee…Lotus Box team captain Zan Syed joins us this week, fresh off of a top 8 at SCG Cincinnati! We chat about his deck choice methodology, team tournaments, going to time, and even find a few minutes to hear about best of one. Don't miss it!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/593837412Your Izzet Phoenix Plan is BadThu, 21 Mar 2019 23:36:40 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/your-izzet-phoenix-plan-is-bad
01:22:29MTG GrindcastnoSo, you're playing against Phoenix. And you're losing, a lot. Even though you're bringing in all these hate cards! What gives! Well, Collins and CCR are here to talk about what works and what doesn't against Modern's hottest deck. Plus! A spicy standard list that CCR hopes to take to the top 8 of SCG Cincinnati.So, you're playing against Phoenix. And you're lo…So, you're playing against Phoenix. And you're losing, a lot. Even though you're bringing in all these hate cards! What gives! Well, Collins and CCR are here to talk about what works and what doesn't against Modern's hottest deck. Plus! A spicy standard list that CCR hopes to take to the top 8 of SCG Cincinnati.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/590263128The Horror of Modern (featuring Lee McLeod!)Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:30:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/the-horror-of-modern-featuring-lee-mcleod
01:20:29MTG GrindcastnoSCG Regionals was this past weekend, with UR Phoenix claiming a whopping EIGHTEEN top 8 slots in ten tournaments. Are we looking at another imminent ban? Is the modern format beyond saving? Is Ensnaring Bridge the new hero of the format? All this and more!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.SCG Regionals was this past weekend, with UR Phoe…SCG Regionals was this past weekend, with UR Phoenix claiming a whopping EIGHTEEN top 8 slots in ten tournaments. Are we looking at another imminent ban? Is the modern format beyond saving? Is Ensnaring Bridge the new hero of the format? All this and more!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/586616649What's on the Modern Horizon?Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:20:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/whats-on-the-modern-horizon
01:12:24MTG GrindcastnoThis week! Collins and CCR take a critical look at modern, Modern Horizons, and what we can expect for the future of magic's most popular format. Is modern healthy? Can it be fixed? Or is it collapsing under its own weight? Find out here!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.This week! Collins and CCR take a critical look a…This week! Collins and CCR take a critical look at modern, Modern Horizons, and what we can expect for the future of magic's most popular format. Is modern healthy? Can it be fixed? Or is it collapsing under its own weight? Find out here!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/583150359Getting Curious in ClevelandFri, 01 Mar 2019 04:40:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/getting-curious-in-cleveland
01:07:55MTG GrindcastnoAutumn Burchett absolutely smashed MC Cleveland, and we're here to pick up the pieces. What did we learn from the first ever mythic championship? Has Sultai been unplayable all along? Are merfolk the hidden gem of the format?
Plus! Modern discussion, including updates to the restore balance deck and of course the new mulligan rule for MC London. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Autumn Burchett absolutely smashed MC Cleveland, …Autumn Burchett absolutely smashed MC Cleveland, and we're here to pick up the pieces. What did we learn from the first ever mythic championship? Has Sultai been unplayable all along? Are merfolk the hidden gem of the format?
Plus! Modern discussion, including updates to the restore balance deck and of course the new mulligan rule for MC London. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/579317937Arena PTQs and A New Hope for Modern!Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:20:47 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/arena-ptqs-and-a-new-hope-for-modern
01:16:28MTG GrindcastnoFinally, the organized play announcement we've all been waiting for! Chris and Collins break down all the news about how to qualify for paper and digital Mythic Championships. Plus! An update on modern, including a sweet new deck that just might restore balance to a format dominated by faithless looting. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musicFinally, the organized play announcement we've al…Finally, the organized play announcement we've all been waiting for! Chris and Collins break down all the news about how to qualify for paper and digital Mythic Championships. Plus! An update on modern, including a sweet new deck that just might restore balance to a format dominated by faithless looting. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musictag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/575815704CCR was Wrong about Monoblue (so let's talk about modern instead)Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:47:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/ccr-was-wrong-about-monoblue-so-lets-talk-about-modern-instead
01:18:46MTG GrindcastnoMonoblue tempo crushed it at SCG DFW, and we...did not call it. We check out the latest standard developments before moving on to a breakdown of what's been happening in modern. Is Phoenix broken now that KCI is banned? Is Death's Shadow really where we want to be? All this and more!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Monoblue tempo crushed it at SCG DFW, and we...di…Monoblue tempo crushed it at SCG DFW, and we...did not call it. We check out the latest standard developments before moving on to a breakdown of what's been happening in modern. Is Phoenix broken now that KCI is banned? Is Death's Shadow really where we want to be? All this and more!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/572118396Thought Erasure is the Best Card in Standard (But not for long)Fri, 08 Feb 2019 13:13:13 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/thought-erasure-is-the-best-card-in-standard-but-not-for-long
01:33:29MTG GrindcastnoFresh off of SCG Baltimore, standard is moving and grooving, heading towards the grindiest meta we've seen in ages. Is monoblue really the best deck to pick on these builds, or is everyone just fooling themselves? Plus! We talk some legacy and give our takes on the Mythic Invitational.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!Fresh off of SCG Baltimore, standard is moving an…Fresh off of SCG Baltimore, standard is moving and grooving, heading towards the grindiest meta we've seen in ages. Is monoblue really the best deck to pick on these builds, or is everyone just fooling themselves? Plus! We talk some legacy and give our takes on the Mythic Invitational.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/568313100Everyone's Jelly of Hydroid KrasisFri, 01 Feb 2019 04:59:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/everyones-jelly-of-hydroid-krasis
01:19:56MTG GrindcastnoWeek one of Ravnica Allegiance standard is behind us, and boy have we got a jellyfish hydra beast for you. Sultai looks to be the early leader behind the flying, card drawing, life gaining machine, but plenty of other strategies are making their mark early on in the format. Come find out what we've learned so far!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musicWeek one of Ravnica Allegiance standard is behind…Week one of Ravnica Allegiance standard is behind us, and boy have we got a jellyfish hydra beast for you. Sultai looks to be the early leader behind the flying, card drawing, life gaining machine, but plenty of other strategies are making their mark early on in the format. Come find out what we've learned so far!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musictag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/563694750The Endless Possibilities of RNA StandardThu, 24 Jan 2019 02:18:08 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/the-endless-possibilities-of-rna-standard
01:27:10MTG GrindcastnoRavnica Allegiance is here! And the Lotusboxers Zan Syed and Jeremy Bertarioni have dropped by to share everything they've learned from relentlessly jamming new standard. Is Turbofog unbeatable? Is Judith the scourge of the new format? Find out on this extra special episode!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Ravnica Allegiance is here! And the Lotusboxers Z…Ravnica Allegiance is here! And the Lotusboxers Zan Syed and Jeremy Bertarioni have dropped by to share everything they've learned from relentlessly jamming new standard. Is Turbofog unbeatable? Is Judith the scourge of the new format? Find out on this extra special episode!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/560731122Ravnica Allegiance Full Set Review!Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:09:03 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/ravnica-allegiance-full-set-review
03:23:04MTG GrindcastnoRavnica Allegiance is here and it's...hoo boy is this a set. From four mana enchantments that double your mana to the best Blood Artist we've ever seen, join CCR, Lee McLeod and Collins Mullen as we go over all the big hitters of Magic's newest and (at least temporarily) sweetest set.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musicRavnica Allegiance is here and it's...hoo boy is …Ravnica Allegiance is here and it's...hoo boy is this a set. From four mana enchantments that double your mana to the best Blood Artist we've ever seen, join CCR, Lee McLeod and Collins Mullen as we go over all the big hitters of Magic's newest and (at least temporarily) sweetest set.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musictag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/557680257KCI: The Scourge of Modern (and Ravnica Allegiance Spoilers!Fri, 11 Jan 2019 23:43:54 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/kci-the-scourge-of-modern-and-ravnica-allegiance-spoilers
01:27:41MTG GrindcastnoWe're back from SCG Columbus! Collins missed out on Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace but he's still got stories to tell, and cases to make for why KCI should be banned in modern. Plus! Tons of new Ravnica Allegiance cards and we promise we're not going to just talk about the Simic ones. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.We're back from SCG Columbus! Collins missed out …We're back from SCG Columbus! Collins missed out on Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace but he's still got stories to tell, and cases to make for why KCI should be banned in modern. Plus! Tons of new Ravnica Allegiance cards and we promise we're not going to just talk about the Simic ones. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/553309428Here's the MailThu, 03 Jan 2019 01:20:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/heres-the-mail
01:49:14MTG GrindcastnoThe mail's here! And Chris and Collins sit down together to answer all your burning questions, from our favorite standard decks of all time to our happiest Magic memory to whether or not we're into pineapple on pizza, we're spilling all the tea on our first ever mailbag episode!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.The mail's here! And Chris and Collins sit down t…The mail's here! And Chris and Collins sit down together to answer all your burning questions, from our favorite standard decks of all time to our happiest Magic memory to whether or not we're into pineapple on pizza, we're spilling all the tea on our first ever mailbag episode!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/548951844Mox Insights Interview with Matt Nelson (and spoilers!)Sun, 23 Dec 2018 04:22:08 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/mox-insights-interview-with-matt-nelson-and-spoilers
01:24:23MTG GrindcastnoThis week we've got Matt Nelson of Mox Insights here to talk about the future of Magic data analytics! They've broken down GP Atlanta and now we've got their GP Portland data to pore over. Plus! Some hot new Ravnica Allegiance spoilers to argue about. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.This week we've got Matt Nelson of Mox Insights h…This week we've got Matt Nelson of Mox Insights here to talk about the future of Magic data analytics! They've broken down GP Atlanta and now we've got their GP Portland data to pore over. Plus! Some hot new Ravnica Allegiance spoilers to argue about. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/544503972SCGcon Storytime featuring Lee McLeod!Thu, 13 Dec 2018 19:48:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/scgcon-storytime-featuring-lee-mcleod
01:26:27MTG GrindcastnoWe made it out of Roanoke alive! And we brought stories! CCR and Collins are joined by honorary third member of the Grindcast (and cube championship participant) Lee McLeod to break down everything that happened over this past snowy invitational weekend, from 10 thousand dollar cube drafts to the 10 million dollar pro tour--excuse me, mythic championships.
Come hang out! Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.We made it out of Roanoke alive! And we brought s…We made it out of Roanoke alive! And we brought stories! CCR and Collins are joined by honorary third member of the Grindcast (and cube championship participant) Lee McLeod to break down everything that happened over this past snowy invitational weekend, from 10 thousand dollar cube drafts to the 10 million dollar pro tour--excuse me, mythic championships.
Come hang out! Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/540643332Crack(l)ing the formats for SCG ConThu, 06 Dec 2018 13:22:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/prepping-for-scgcon
01:16:17MTG GrindcastnoSCGCon is this weekend, and Chris and Collins are both making the trip up to Roanoke! Whether you're in the main event or grinding some cube qualifiers all weekend long, we dive into standard and modern in our attempts to answer the question at the heart of magic: is Crackling Drake the best creature in every format?
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.SCGCon is this weekend, and Chris and Collins are…SCGCon is this weekend, and Chris and Collins are both making the trip up to Roanoke! Whether you're in the main event or grinding some cube qualifiers all weekend long, we dive into standard and modern in our attempts to answer the question at the heart of magic: is Crackling Drake the best creature in every format?
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/537269439Mad about ModernThu, 29 Nov 2018 15:48:03 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/mad-about-modern
01:16:15MTG GrindcastnoWhether you love the format or you're furious about it, you're probably playing it this weekend! Chris and Collins have the lowdown on the current state of modern, from a look at the breakdown of decks played at GP Atlanta to what we've been seeing online in the comp leagues. If you're playing Magic this weekend, you'll probably want to come hang out.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!Whether you love the format or you're furious abo…Whether you love the format or you're furious about it, you're probably playing it this weekend! Chris and Collins have the lowdown on the current state of modern, from a look at the breakdown of decks played at GP Atlanta to what we've been seeing online in the comp leagues. If you're playing Magic this weekend, you'll probably want to come hang out.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/534185853Welcome to the All-Grindcast PPTQ FinalsFri, 23 Nov 2018 02:34:47 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/welcome-to-the-all-grindcast-pptq-finals
01:09:29MTG GrindcastnoChris and Collins faced off in probably the single most important match of Magic the Gathering this year. While Collins did walk away with the victory and the rptq invite, there's still plenty of standard that's still up in the air. Join us for an extra special Thanksgiving episode, since you're probably not standing up for a couple hours anyway.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Chris and Collins faced off in probably the singl…Chris and Collins faced off in probably the single most important match of Magic the Gathering this year. While Collins did walk away with the victory and the rptq invite, there's still plenty of standard that's still up in the air. Join us for an extra special Thanksgiving episode, since you're probably not standing up for a couple hours anyway.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/530671374Post-Pro Tour Standard!Fri, 16 Nov 2018 04:07:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/post-pro-tour-standard
01:17:52MTG GrindcastnoThe pro tour results are in, and white weenie is clearly the best deck in Standard...right? We break down everything we learned from Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica and the info we're going to use to attack the format going forward. If you're playing a pptq or standard showdown in the next couple weeks, don't miss this one!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.The pro tour results are in, and white weenie is …The pro tour results are in, and white weenie is clearly the best deck in Standard...right? We break down everything we learned from Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica and the info we're going to use to attack the format going forward. If you're playing a pptq or standard showdown in the next couple weeks, don't miss this one!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/526983900What to Play at SCG RegionalsFri, 09 Nov 2018 03:52:10 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/what-to-play-at-scg-regionals
01:20:10MTG GrindcastnoDespite the looming Pro Tour next week, CCR and Collins are deep in the heart of modern season. With SCG Regionals on the horizon, it's time to get serious and break down just where we are in the modern meta. Is Creeping Chill still busted? Or maybe we should rely on lands that make too much mana this weekend? Come find out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Despite the looming Pro Tour next week, CCR and C…Despite the looming Pro Tour next week, CCR and Collins are deep in the heart of modern season. With SCG Regionals on the horizon, it's time to get serious and break down just where we are in the modern meta. Is Creeping Chill still busted? Or maybe we should rely on lands that make too much mana this weekend? Come find out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/523381605A Lavaside Chat with Becky AdlmanThu, 01 Nov 2018 19:50:54 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/a-lavaside-chat-with-becky-adlman
01:17:17MTG GrindcastnoFresh off her second top 8 open finish at SCG Charlotte, we sit down with the Mean Valakut Girl herself to get her take on the modern meta, the power of primeval titan, and the rewards of specializing in a single archetype. This episode was super fun to record, so hopefully you enjoy it as much as we did.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Fresh off her second top 8 open finish at SCG Cha…Fresh off her second top 8 open finish at SCG Charlotte, we sit down with the Mean Valakut Girl herself to get her take on the modern meta, the power of primeval titan, and the rewards of specializing in a single archetype. This episode was super fun to record, so hopefully you enjoy it as much as we did.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/519903915Chilling Results in ModernThu, 25 Oct 2018 21:07:43 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/chilling-results-in-modern
01:13:10MTG GrindcastnoCreeping Chill is giving Dredge a whole new lease on death in Modern! After breaking out at SCG Dallas are we going to see the graveyard deck dominate in Charlotte? Or will an uptick in hate be enough to contain the format's newest menace? Come get our thoughts this episode!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Creeping Chill is giving Dredge a whole new lease…Creeping Chill is giving Dredge a whole new lease on death in Modern! After breaking out at SCG Dallas are we going to see the graveyard deck dominate in Charlotte? Or will an uptick in hate be enough to contain the format's newest menace? Come get our thoughts this episode!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/516499374Oh yeah, modern exists!Fri, 19 Oct 2018 02:09:24 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/oh-yeah-modern-exists
01:14:59MTG GrindcastnoWe've been sidetracked by standard for the past couple of episodes, but with two modern opens and a modern GP just on the horizon, it's time to get back to Magic's most popular format! Sure, we talk about standard Golgari for a bit but tune in for our thoughts on Storm, Burn, Creeping Chill, and all the rest of those non-rotating standouts. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musicWe've been sidetracked by standard for the past c…We've been sidetracked by standard for the past couple of episodes, but with two modern opens and a modern GP just on the horizon, it's time to get back to Magic's most popular format! Sure, we talk about standard Golgari for a bit but tune in for our thoughts on Storm, Burn, Creeping Chill, and all the rest of those non-rotating standouts. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our musictag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/513272076SCG Columbus Finalist Collins Mullen!Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:49:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/scg-columbus-finalist-collins-mullen
01:19:43MTG GrindcastnoFresh off of his team's second place finish at SCG Columbus, Collins is here to talk about the tournament, Guilds of Ravnica Standard, and the recent SCG Tour and Organized Play announcements. From March of the Multitudes to Magic Fests, we've got a lot to cover this week, so come hang out!Fresh off of his team's second place finish at SC…Fresh off of his team's second place finish at SCG Columbus, Collins is here to talk about the tournament, Guilds of Ravnica Standard, and the recent SCG Tour and Organized Play announcements. From March of the Multitudes to Magic Fests, we've got a lot to cover this week, so come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509601132Guilds of Ravnica Deckstravaganza!Thu, 04 Oct 2018 19:49:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/week-0-deckstravaganza
01:04:31MTG GrindcastnoThey're here! Week 0 standard decks are here! We've been brewing, we've been playing, and we're bringing you all the latest of this experimental frenzy. Is monogreen stompy the deck to beat? Or is tribal angels perhaps going to be the new format bogeyman? Find out on this week's episode!They're here! Week 0 standard decks are here! We'…They're here! Week 0 standard decks are here! We've been brewing, we've been playing, and we're bringing you all the latest of this experimental frenzy. Is monogreen stompy the deck to beat? Or is tribal angels perhaps going to be the new format bogeyman? Find out on this week's episode!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/506042820Gerry! Gerry! Gerry!Thu, 27 Sep 2018 16:47:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/gerry-gerry-gerry
01:11:25MTG GrindcastnoThe Magic: the Gathering World Championship was this weekend as you may...or may not... have known. With GerryT choosing to sit this one out in protest of WotC's treatment of pro players and organized play, we've got Serious Thoughts about what this means for Magic. Plus! Collins played some big colorless monsters this weekend and CCR goes into his European experience. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.The Magic: the Gathering World Championship was t…The Magic: the Gathering World Championship was this weekend as you may...or may not... have known. With GerryT choosing to sit this one out in protest of WotC's treatment of pro players and organized play, we've got Serious Thoughts about what this means for Magic. Plus! Collins played some big colorless monsters this weekend and CCR goes into his European experience. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/504000693Guilds of Ravnica Constructed Set ReviewSun, 23 Sep 2018 16:28:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/guilds-of-ravnica-constructed-set-review
03:32:06MTG GrindcastnoCCR is back from Germany, just in time to review the hottest new set around. Whether you're excited about hyper aggressive Boros builds or the most value heavy Golgari deck this side of an EDH table, Guilds of Ravnica has something for you--and we're going through all the constructed hopefuls. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.CCR is back from Germany, just in time to review …CCR is back from Germany, just in time to review the hottest new set around. Whether you're excited about hyper aggressive Boros builds or the most value heavy Golgari deck this side of an EDH table, Guilds of Ravnica has something for you--and we're going through all the constructed hopefuls. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/499281672Look, this one's mostly about Assassin's TrophyThu, 13 Sep 2018 10:46:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/look-this-ones-mostly-about-assassins-trophy
01:29:45MTG GrindcastnoWe've got some new spoilers! But really only one of them matters right now, when you get down to it. Is it vindicate? Is it abrupt decay? Assassin's Trophy is set to make an impact on every format, and we go along for the ride.We've got some new spoilers! But really only one …We've got some new spoilers! But really only one of them matters right now, when you get down to it. Is it vindicate? Is it abrupt decay? Assassin's Trophy is set to make an impact on every format, and we go along for the ride.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/495660780Reid Duke, Reactive Decks, and Return to RavnicaWed, 05 Sep 2018 18:54:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/reid-duke-reactive-decks-and-return-to-ravnica
01:29:39MTG GrindcastnoThis week! We're talking GP Reid Duke and how totally rad coverage was this past weekend. Slightly less importantly: we've got Guilds of Ravnica Spoilers! And since spoiler season is starting we're going to take some time to talk about the cards that are leaving the format, what holes we're trying to fill, and what we're looking for in spoiled cards.
Come hang out!This week! We're talking GP Reid Duke and how tot…This week! We're talking GP Reid Duke and how totally rad coverage was this past weekend. Slightly less importantly: we've got Guilds of Ravnica Spoilers! And since spoiler season is starting we're going to take some time to talk about the cards that are leaving the format, what holes we're trying to fill, and what we're looking for in spoiled cards.
Come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/492231195The Spirit of ModernWed, 29 Aug 2018 11:07:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/the-spirit-of-modern
01:27:53MTG GrindcastnoModern's moving faster than ever! With GP Prague and SCG Baltimore behind us we've got some new decks taking over the top tier of the metagame--are UW control, spirits, and hardened scales here to stay? And what's the deal with Vengevine? Plus we talk about making mistakes and how to respond to them. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Modern's moving faster than ever! With GP Prague …Modern's moving faster than ever! With GP Prague and SCG Baltimore behind us we've got some new decks taking over the top tier of the metagame--are UW control, spirits, and hardened scales here to stay? And what's the deal with Vengevine? Plus we talk about making mistakes and how to respond to them. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/489218058Be Better TodayWed, 22 Aug 2018 21:00:03 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/be-better-today
01:15:42MTG GrindcastnoA different kind of episode this week. We'll pick back up with your regularly scheduled hard-hitting metagame analyses next week, but this week we wanted to hit pause and talk about some of the stuff going on around the gamec, including cheating, the hall of fame, and some of the other issues that have engrossed the Magic community. Then, Collins shares a little of the story of his own Magic journey, and what the future holds for him.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!A different kind of episode this week. We'll pick…A different kind of episode this week. We'll pick back up with your regularly scheduled hard-hitting metagame analyses next week, but this week we wanted to hit pause and talk about some of the stuff going on around the gamec, including cheating, the hall of fame, and some of the other issues that have engrossed the Magic community. Then, Collins shares a little of the story of his own Magic journey, and what the future holds for him.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/486318741From Hardened Scales to Hard-to-Crack MetasThu, 16 Aug 2018 13:09:43 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/from-hardened-scales-to-hard
01:23:21MTG GrindcastnoFasten your seatbelts and harden your scales, because standard and modern are moving quick! But we're here to break the formats down and take a look at the latest tech popping up in tournaments all over the physical and digital realms. Plus: what to do when you feel like your metagame calls keep falling short, even while other people seem to succeed again and again.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!Fasten your seatbelts and harden your scales, bec…Fasten your seatbelts and harden your scales, because standard and modern are moving quick! But we're here to break the formats down and take a look at the latest tech popping up in tournaments all over the physical and digital realms. Plus: what to do when you feel like your metagame calls keep falling short, even while other people seem to succeed again and again.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/483434697Pro Tour 25th Anniversary SpecialThu, 09 Aug 2018 21:20:22 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/pro-tour-25th-anniversary-special
01:23:33MTG GrindcastnoPro Tour 25th Anniversary is in the books, and the pros put on a bit of a show for us! From Turbofog to turbo street wraiths, and some Vengevines thrown into the mix (looks like Collins was right) we're breaking apart all the action from this weekend and trying to figure out what the heck CCR is going to play at GP Brussels this weekend. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Pro Tour 25th Anniversary is in the books, and th…Pro Tour 25th Anniversary is in the books, and the pros put on a bit of a show for us! From Turbofog to turbo street wraiths, and some Vengevines thrown into the mix (looks like Collins was right) we're breaking apart all the action from this weekend and trying to figure out what the heck CCR is going to play at GP Brussels this weekend. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/480369516Modern Madness!Thu, 02 Aug 2018 22:46:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/modern-madness
01:23:19MTG GrindcastnoSCG Indy is over and done, and brought some huge changes to the modern format! So this week we're talking Militia Bugler, Wizard's Lightning, and Drogskol Captain. Plus we settle once and for all whether Jeskai Control is unplayable in Modern. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.SCG Indy is over and done, and brought some huge …SCG Indy is over and done, and brought some huge changes to the modern format! So this week we're talking Militia Bugler, Wizard's Lightning, and Drogskol Captain. Plus we settle once and for all whether Jeskai Control is unplayable in Modern. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/477183216Of Horses and HumansThu, 26 Jul 2018 21:40:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/of-horses-and-humans
01:27:26MTG GrindcastnoThis week we're talking two maindeck cards that completely transform tough matchups: Vine Mare in monogreen and Militia Bugler in modern humans. Plus looks at the latest in standard and modern and thoughts on when not to make the intuitive play. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.This week we're talking two maindeck cards that c…This week we're talking two maindeck cards that completely transform tough matchups: Vine Mare in monogreen and Militia Bugler in modern humans. Plus looks at the latest in standard and modern and thoughts on when not to make the intuitive play. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/474469524It's Easy Being GreenFri, 20 Jul 2018 20:00:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/its-easy-being-green
01:33:24MTG GrindcastnoCCR managed to top 8 the MODO ptq this weekend with standard's hottest deck: Steel Leaf Stompy! Chris and Collins talk about its place in the meta and how to attack standard. Plus! Week one legacy results are in and we take a look at how everyone's getting along without their favorite mana elf and free peek. Come hang out!CCR managed to top 8 the MODO ptq this weekend wi…CCR managed to top 8 the MODO ptq this weekend with standard's hottest deck: Steel Leaf Stompy! Chris and Collins talk about its place in the meta and how to attack standard. Plus! Week one legacy results are in and we take a look at how everyone's getting along without their favorite mana elf and free peek. Come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/470772807And Featuring Zan Syed as HimselfThu, 12 Jul 2018 17:47:06 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/and-featuring-zan-syed-as-himself
01:29:10MTG GrindcastnoFriend of the show Zan Syed took down SCG Atlanta with Infect, so we had to get him on! We talk tournament prep, from brewing strategies to learning new decks, dealing with disappointment, and what's next for team Lotus Box. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Friend of the show Zan Syed took down SCG Atlanta…Friend of the show Zan Syed took down SCG Atlanta with Infect, so we had to get him on! We talk tournament prep, from brewing strategies to learning new decks, dealing with disappointment, and what's next for team Lotus Box. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/467829768On Probes and Poison CountersThu, 05 Jul 2018 21:53:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/on-probes-and-poison-counters
01:21:26MTG GrindcastnoMan, have we got some stuff to talk about today! From WotC's great decision to ban Gitaxian Probe and Deathrite Shaman, to WotC's questionable decision to invite Hearthstone streamers to an 8-man with 150k in prizes, this has been a busy week. Plus, we talk some modern, especially infect of both the BG and UG varieties. Don't miss out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Man, have we got some stuff to talk about today! …Man, have we got some stuff to talk about today! From WotC's great decision to ban Gitaxian Probe and Deathrite Shaman, to WotC's questionable decision to invite Hearthstone streamers to an 8-man with 150k in prizes, this has been a busy week. Plus, we talk some modern, especially infect of both the BG and UG varieties. Don't miss out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/464840073Core Set '19 Constructed Set ReviewThu, 28 Jun 2018 22:20:48 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/core-set-19-constructed-set-review
03:12:38MTG GrindcastnoM19 is all spoiled up, so you know what that means: Chris and Collins have a full constructed set review in one mega 3 hour episode! Find out which dragons and angels are going to take over standard, and which amulets you should refrain from putting into your modern sideboard. Grab a snack, get comfy, and let's review some cards!M19 is all spoiled up, so you know what that mean…M19 is all spoiled up, so you know what that means: Chris and Collins have a full constructed set review in one mega 3 hour episode! Find out which dragons and angels are going to take over standard, and which amulets you should refrain from putting into your modern sideboard. Grab a snack, get comfy, and let's review some cards!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/461533317Ironworkin' for the WeekendThu, 21 Jun 2018 18:41:42 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/ironworkin-for-the-weekend
01:27:55MTG GrindcastnoModern is getting fast. Real real fast. And Matt Nass is really, really good at going fast (is it the basketball shorts?) Join Chris and Collins this week as they talk Modern, including one particular hard working deck, Dominaria spoilers, and all the news to come out of the big GP Vegas weekend. Come hang out!Modern is getting fast. Real real fast. And Matt …Modern is getting fast. Real real fast. And Matt Nass is really, really good at going fast (is it the basketball shorts?) Join Chris and Collins this week as they talk Modern, including one particular hard working deck, Dominaria spoilers, and all the news to come out of the big GP Vegas weekend. Come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/458965431Standard and Spoilers and SCGCon oh my! (also modern)Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:30:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/standard-and-spoilers-and-scgcon-oh-my-also-modern
01:32:19MTG GrindcastnoSCGCon is in the books, and we're seeing some movement in both the invitational formats. Is chainwhirler's grip on the format starting to loosen? Can you play literally anything you want in modern? And what is the deal with this buy-a-box promo? Find out on this episode!SCGCon is in the books, and we're seeing some mov…SCGCon is in the books, and we're seeing some movement in both the invitational formats. Is chainwhirler's grip on the format starting to loosen? Can you play literally anything you want in modern? And what is the deal with this buy-a-box promo? Find out on this episode!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/455291112How to Beat Goblin ChainwhirlerThu, 07 Jun 2018 21:24:13 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/how-to-beat-goblin-chainwhirler
01:25:17MTG Grindcastno...or, at least, how to try to beat it. With PT Dominaria in the books, standard has a new semi-psychotic overlord. Have his decrees made 1 toughness creatures completely unplayable? Are Chris and Collins trying to find a way to beat the three mana goblin, or are we just living in a chain whirled? Find out on this episode!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!...or, at least, how to try to beat it. With PT D…...or, at least, how to try to beat it. With PT Dominaria in the books, standard has a new semi-psychotic overlord. Have his decrees made 1 toughness creatures completely unplayable? Are Chris and Collins trying to find a way to beat the three mana goblin, or are we just living in a chain whirled? Find out on this episode!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/451943814Pro Tour Dominaria Preview Show!Thu, 31 May 2018 21:19:09 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/pro-tour-dominaria-preview-show
01:00:29MTG GrindcastnoPro Tour Dominaria is almost here! To prepare you for your viewing experience, Chris and Collins break down the pillars of Standard as they stand going into the tournament. From Monored to no-win-con UW control, and all the sizes of BR aggro in between we look at the basics of the format and the latest developments. Plus a quick runthrough of the draft format to help get you as hype as we are.Pro Tour Dominaria is almost here! To prepare you…Pro Tour Dominaria is almost here! To prepare you for your viewing experience, Chris and Collins break down the pillars of Standard as they stand going into the tournament. From Monored to no-win-con UW control, and all the sizes of BR aggro in between we look at the basics of the format and the latest developments. Plus a quick runthrough of the draft format to help get you as hype as we are.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/448713087Teferi is BustedThu, 24 May 2018 20:52:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/teferi-is-busted
01:00:37MTG GrindcastnoTeferi is making himself known in both standard and modern, drawing cards, exiling permanents, untapping lands and even serving as a mind-numbing win condition. We take a look at last week's modern results and the rapidly evolving standard landscape, bringing you an up to the minute look at both metas. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.Teferi is making himself known in both standard a…Teferi is making himself known in both standard and modern, drawing cards, exiling permanents, untapping lands and even serving as a mind-numbing win condition. We take a look at last week's modern results and the rapidly evolving standard landscape, bringing you an up to the minute look at both metas. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/445545003Snakes and Shadows: GP Birmingham and (finally) a Modern Episode!Thu, 17 May 2018 21:54:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/snakes-and-shadows-gp-birmingham-and-finally-a-modern-episode
01:09:50MTG GrindcastnoCCR is back from GP Birmingham where he tells the story of barely squeaking into top 64 with...not the right deck for the weekend. Plus Collins shares how he's trying to break back into modern with a deck you might not expect (unless you look at the thumbnail for this episode). Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!CCR is back from GP Birmingham where he tells the…CCR is back from GP Birmingham where he tells the story of barely squeaking into top 64 with...not the right deck for the weekend. Plus Collins shares how he's trying to break back into modern with a deck you might not expect (unless you look at the thumbnail for this episode). Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/442299948Vehicles and Vampires: Going Deep on Standard and LegacyThu, 10 May 2018 21:21:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/vehicles-and-vampires-going-deep-on-standard-and-legacy
01:06:38MTG GrindcastnoFresh off of yet another Team Open top 8, Collins gives us the inside scoop on that Lotus Box build of WB that absolutely dominated this past weekend. Plus we talk about the slightly oxymoronic Slow Turbo Depths that Jody Keith played next to him all weekend and that CCR's about to take to a title in Birmingham. Come hang out!
As always, thanks to Wave Sunray for our music.Fresh off of yet another Team Open top 8, Collins…Fresh off of yet another Team Open top 8, Collins gives us the inside scoop on that Lotus Box build of WB that absolutely dominated this past weekend. Plus we talk about the slightly oxymoronic Slow Turbo Depths that Jody Keith played next to him all weekend and that CCR's about to take to a title in Birmingham. Come hang out!
As always, thanks to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/438491625The Dawning of Dominaria StandardWed, 02 May 2018 21:38:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/the-dawning-of-dominaria-standard
01:01:10MTG GrindcastnoAnd it's live! Queues are firing and top 8s are battling, and the new cards are Domin-ating standard. The color white and UW control in particular look to be early winners. But they're beatable! Come hang out for our scintillating week 1 standard episode, and leave smarter than you started. Or. At least, with a little more knowledge about standard. Same thing, right?And it's live! Queues are firing and top 8s are b…And it's live! Queues are firing and top 8s are battling, and the new cards are Domin-ating standard. The color white and UW control in particular look to be early winners. But they're beatable! Come hang out for our scintillating week 1 standard episode, and leave smarter than you started. Or. At least, with a little more knowledge about standard. Same thing, right?tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/435678003Dominaria Constructed Set Review 2: Red, Green, Multicolored, Colorless, and LandThu, 26 Apr 2018 21:00:58 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/dominaria-constructed-set-review-2-red-green-multicolored-colorless-and-land
02:34:35MTG GrindcastnoIt's complete! Our monster constructed set review of Dominaria is all done. Come hang out and find out who's the best planeswalker in the set, who's whirling the most chains, and how many elves it takes to make a Llanowar elves. Ok, so maybe that last mystery is too tough even for us but we do tackle the constructed prospects card by card. Give us a listen!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.It's complete! Our monster constructed set review…It's complete! Our monster constructed set review of Dominaria is all done. Come hang out and find out who's the best planeswalker in the set, who's whirling the most chains, and how many elves it takes to make a Llanowar elves. Ok, so maybe that last mystery is too tough even for us but we do tackle the constructed prospects card by card. Give us a listen!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/432553293Dominaria Constructed Set Review: White/Blue/BlackFri, 20 Apr 2018 11:47:02 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/dominaria-constructed-set-review-whiteblueblack
02:06:13MTG GrindcastnoIt's here! The Dominaria spoiler is complete, so Chris and Collins are here to tackle it card by card. For Dominara we're trying a 2-part set review, entirely because the set is really sweet and not at all because we tend to ramble on and on about cool new cards. So sit back, relax, and let us tell you what cards are great and what cards are...speculative.It's here! The Dominaria spoiler is complete, so …It's here! The Dominaria spoiler is complete, so Chris and Collins are here to tackle it card by card. For Dominara we're trying a 2-part set review, entirely because the set is really sweet and not at all because we tend to ramble on and on about cool new cards. So sit back, relax, and let us tell you what cards are great and what cards are...speculative.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/429119895Hometown Hero: GP Seattle Legacy Champion Daniel Duterte!Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:55:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/hometown-hero-gp-seattle-legacy-champion-daniel-duterte
01:16:21MTG GrindcastnoFriend of the show Daniel Duterte ran the tables at GP Seattle, his only loss coming in the form of a concession to Steve Rubin in Round 15 so he could eat a crepe. We were lucky enough to snag him for an episode, where he talks tournament prep, getting into legacy, and how he fits Magic into his life. Come hang out, and maybe pick up a couple of Grixis Delver tricks and lunch strategy along the way!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!Friend of the show Daniel Duterte ran the tables …Friend of the show Daniel Duterte ran the tables at GP Seattle, his only loss coming in the form of a concession to Steve Rubin in Round 15 so he could eat a crepe. We were lucky enough to snag him for an episode, where he talks tournament prep, getting into legacy, and how he fits Magic into his life. Come hang out, and maybe pick up a couple of Grixis Delver tricks and lunch strategy along the way!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/425669292Man, that's W.A.A.C: How far is too far?Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:30:56 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/man-thats-waac-how-far-is-too-far
01:26:11MTG GrindcastnoPlayer interaction is one aspect of tournament play that sometimes gets pushed to the side in favor of metgame analysis and sideboard choices. But it's something we do every single match, and our choices in how we approach judge calls, die rolls, and communication with our opponents can affect the way your tournament plays out as well as your place in the community. This episode is definitely an oddball, so buckle up and enjoy!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!Player interaction is one aspect of tournament pl…Player interaction is one aspect of tournament play that sometimes gets pushed to the side in favor of metgame analysis and sideboard choices. But it's something we do every single match, and our choices in how we approach judge calls, die rolls, and communication with our opponents can affect the way your tournament plays out as well as your place in the community. This episode is definitely an oddball, so buckle up and enjoy!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/421543380Top 8's and TopdecksWed, 28 Mar 2018 22:04:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/top-8s-and-topdecks
01:06:17MTG GrindcastnoCollins is fresh off of his third Team Open top 8, and we've got plenty to talk about! From being carried to the elimination rounds by 15-year-old Austin Collins, to the latest on MTGArena, to CCR's first tentative forays into legacy, there's something here for everyone!
Oh yeah, and we talk about a bunch of rad new Dominaria cards too!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!Collins is fresh off of his third Team Open top 8…Collins is fresh off of his third Team Open top 8, and we've got plenty to talk about! From being carried to the elimination rounds by 15-year-old Austin Collins, to the latest on MTGArena, to CCR's first tentative forays into legacy, there's something here for everyone!
Oh yeah, and we talk about a bunch of rad new Dominaria cards too!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/417775680Just wandering if you knew about YisanThu, 22 Mar 2018 19:33:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/just-wandering-if-you-knew-about-yisan
01:25:25MTG GrindcastnoHumans are on top of the heap again, winning GP Phoenix and taking a whopping 5 spots in the top 32. So this week we're talking modern, talking humans, talking Yisan the Wanderer Bard. Plus some MTG Arena talk and other news from around the ol' discussion sphere.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!Humans are on top of the heap again, winning GP P…Humans are on top of the heap again, winning GP Phoenix and taking a whopping 5 spots in the top 32. So this week we're talking modern, talking humans, talking Yisan the Wanderer Bard. Plus some MTG Arena talk and other news from around the ol' discussion sphere.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/414558510Molten Modern plus DOMINARIA SPOILERSFri, 16 Mar 2018 11:50:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/molten-modern-plus-dominaria-spoilers
01:10:33MTG GrindcastnoWe've got your post-unban modern here! Jund and Tron are out and about, though the SCG Dallas top 8 had some weirdos for sure! Chris and Collins break down the latest developments in that format and then dive into some Dominaria spoilers!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.
Find us at mtggrindcast.comWe've got your post-unban modern here! Jund and T…We've got your post-unban modern here! Jund and Tron are out and about, though the SCG Dallas top 8 had some weirdos for sure! Chris and Collins break down the latest developments in that format and then dive into some Dominaria spoilers!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music.
Find us at mtggrindcast.comtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/410530065Modern is Mind-boglingThu, 08 Mar 2018 14:13:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/modern-is-mind-bogling
01:03:43MTG GrindcastnoIt's been a big weekend! Butakov won the MOCS as well as our hearts and, perhaps more relevant to the show, we've launched our Patreon and website! So, just how afraid of Jund and Bogles do you have to be? And can it be right to run no removal spells in your standard deck? Come hang out as we explore all these questions and more.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!It's been a big weekend! Butakov won the MOCS as …It's been a big weekend! Butakov won the MOCS as well as our hearts and, perhaps more relevant to the show, we've launched our Patreon and website! So, just how afraid of Jund and Bogles do you have to be? And can it be right to run no removal spells in your standard deck? Come hang out as we explore all these questions and more.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/407103546Torrential Gearhulk is the best card in StandardThu, 01 Mar 2018 17:07:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/torrential-gearhulk-is-the-best-card-in-standard
01:00:45MTG GrindcastnoGP Memphis is in the books, finally giving us a window into the post-ban standard format. Come hang out as we celebrate the existence of a real standard metagame with a breakdown of the cards and strategies you need to look out for. The night is dark and full of Vraska's Contempts, Torrential Gearhulks, and Scarab Gods, but we've got your back!GP Memphis is in the books, finally giving us a w…GP Memphis is in the books, finally giving us a window into the post-ban standard format. Come hang out as we celebrate the existence of a real standard metagame with a breakdown of the cards and strategies you need to look out for. The night is dark and full of Vraska's Contempts, Torrential Gearhulks, and Scarab Gods, but we've got your back!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/403216113You know I'm all about that Jace (and Bloodbraid)Wed, 21 Feb 2018 22:50:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/you-know-im-all-about-that-jace-and-bloodbraid
00:58:59MTG GrindcastnoIt's a brave new world! Chris and Collins break down all the recent developments in post-ban Standard and post-unban Modern. The Jacepocalypse hasn't come around quite yet...but is it coming? Let's find out together!
Music by Wave Sunray
For Coaching by Collins (R)(TM): calendly.com/collinsmullenIt's a brave new world! Chris and Collins break d…It's a brave new world! Chris and Collins break down all the recent developments in post-ban Standard and post-unban Modern. The Jacepocalypse hasn't come around quite yet...but is it coming? Let's find out together!
Music by Wave Sunray
For Coaching by Collins (R)(TM): calendly.com/collinsmullentag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/399959691Jace, the Format SculptorThu, 15 Feb 2018 10:34:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/jace-the-format-sculptor
00:58:01MTG GrindcastnoEveryone's got an opinion on the Jace unban but we...we've got two! Chris and Collins break down how this unban looks and unpack the possible implications on the format. Come hang out and get salty with us!Everyone's got an opinion on the Jace unban but w…Everyone's got an opinion on the Jace unban but we...we've got two! Chris and Collins break down how this unban looks and unpack the possible implications on the format. Come hang out and get salty with us!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/396578295Post-Pro Tour check in and Modern metagame breakdownThu, 08 Feb 2018 22:07:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/post-pro-tour-check-in-and-modern-metagame-breakdown
00:53:53MTG GrindcastnoCollins is back from his first pro tour! While he didn't take it down, he's got some stories to share and we take a look at what's going on in modern now that the dust has settled a little bit. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayCollins is back from his first pro tour! While he…Collins is back from his first pro tour! While he didn't take it down, he's got some stories to share and we take a look at what's going on in modern now that the dust has settled a little bit. Come hang out!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/393342351We've, uh, we've got more champs hereFri, 02 Feb 2018 09:44:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/weve-uh-weve-got-more-champs-here
01:18:36MTG GrindcastnoOur friends can't stop crushing these team events! Lucas Michaels, Jeremy Henry, and William Lo come hang out on the cast this week to talk about what it's like to win a team open while not wearing jerseys. Come join us!Our friends can't stop crushing these team events…Our friends can't stop crushing these team events! Lucas Michaels, Jeremy Henry, and William Lo come hang out on the cast this week to talk about what it's like to win a team open while not wearing jerseys. Come join us!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/388535586The Champs are here!Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:14:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/the-champs-are-here
01:18:14MTG GrindcastnoJon Rosum, Julian John, and Kevin King crushed the team open this past weekend and dropped by to hang out! This episode's got a little bit of everything, from missed triggers to mardu vehicles and even some inside information on dueling Marit Lages. Come hang out!
Chris Vincent's article on winning Axion Now's Mega Modern event with Humans: http://www.masterofmagics.co.uk/articles/having-faith-in-humanity-even-if-you-dont-win-pptqs-axion-now-mega-modern-070118/
Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayJon Rosum, Julian John, and Kevin King crushed th…Jon Rosum, Julian John, and Kevin King crushed the team open this past weekend and dropped by to hang out! This episode's got a little bit of everything, from missed triggers to mardu vehicles and even some inside information on dueling Marit Lages. Come hang out!
Chris Vincent's article on winning Axion Now's Mega Modern event with Humans: http://www.masterofmagics.co.uk/articles/having-faith-in-humanity-even-if-you-dont-win-pptqs-axion-now-mega-modern-070118/
Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/38596917226: New New Standard and Rivals LimitedFri, 19 Jan 2018 13:52:43 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/26-new-new-standard-and-rivals-limited
00:47:56MTG GrindcastnoOh no! All those cards in our standard decks got banned. Today Chris and Collins take a look at those bans and how the new standard format just might play out. Plus, we've been jamming the new limited format in preparation for some upcoming Grand Prix and we share what we've learned.Oh no! All those cards in our standard decks got …Oh no! All those cards in our standard decks got banned. Today Chris and Collins take a look at those bans and how the new standard format just might play out. Plus, we've been jamming the new limited format in preparation for some upcoming Grand Prix and we share what we've learned.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/38258504325: Rivals of Ixalan Constructed Set Review!Fri, 12 Jan 2018 16:41:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/25-rivals-of-ixalan-set-review
03:06:57MTG GrindcastnoOur first ever full set review! Get a drink, fix yourself a snack, and put in your comfiest earbuds because this episode is a 3 hour monster. We go over every card we think will have a constructed impact and a bunch that...probably won't. Are merfolk real? Arrrrr the pirates seaworthy? Find out here!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayOur first ever full set review! Get a drink, fix …Our first ever full set review! Get a drink, fix yourself a snack, and put in your comfiest earbuds because this episode is a 3 hour monster. We go over every card we think will have a constructed impact and a bunch that...probably won't. Are merfolk real? Arrrrr the pirates seaworthy? Find out here!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/37875871724: Modern, Merfolk, and MTGRIX Spoilers!Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:04:32 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/24-modern-merfolk-and-mtgrix-spoilers
01:10:03MTG GrindcastnoNew year, new episode! With the December lull finally over it's time to talk Modern in preparation for SCG Columbus. Plus, Rivals of Ixalan is looking spicier than expected, so join us for some hot takes on the spoilers so far. Finally, is Standard dead? Starcity Games seems to think so, so we throw in our two cents.New year, new episode! With the December lull fin…New year, new episode! With the December lull finally over it's time to talk Modern in preparation for SCG Columbus. Plus, Rivals of Ixalan is looking spicier than expected, so join us for some hot takes on the spoilers so far. Finally, is Standard dead? Starcity Games seems to think so, so we throw in our two cents.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/37280160223: How to play from ahead (and some other Magic theory!)Thu, 21 Dec 2017 22:42:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/23-how-to-play-from-ahead-and-some-other-magic-theory
00:55:45MTG GrindcastnoAfter a couple of rad guests, CCR and Collins return to their roots: chatting about the Magical ideas that have been buzzing around their heads lately. This week: have you noticed that you play looser when you're ahead? That's percentage points that are ripe to be regained. We talk about how to do that: how to think about the game when you're ahead and how to start improving your decisions. Plus, some other Magic theory may or may not creep in at the edges. Come hang out!After a couple of rad guests, CCR and Collins ret…After a couple of rad guests, CCR and Collins return to their roots: chatting about the Magical ideas that have been buzzing around their heads lately. This week: have you noticed that you play looser when you're ahead? That's percentage points that are ripe to be regained. We talk about how to do that: how to think about the game when you're ahead and how to start improving your decisions. Plus, some other Magic theory may or may not creep in at the edges. Come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/36969553422: Scotland's own Stephen Murray!Thu, 14 Dec 2017 23:57:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/22-scotlands-own-stephen-murray
01:03:38MTG GrindcastnoWe're back this week with a pleasantly accented guest! Stephen Murray's played in nearly every World Magic Cup and has top 8'd twice but, most importantly, has held the title of Scottish National Champion for over a decade. He's here to fill us in on tournament prep, team ratings (spoiler, Japan is a Crush of Wurms) and playing Magic in Europe. Find more of him at @jechtmurray!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!We're back this week with a pleasantly accented g…We're back this week with a pleasantly accented guest! Stephen Murray's played in nearly every World Magic Cup and has top 8'd twice but, most importantly, has held the title of Scottish National Champion for over a decade. He's here to fill us in on tournament prep, team ratings (spoiler, Japan is a Crush of Wurms) and playing Magic in Europe. Find more of him at @jechtmurray!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/36638653421: And Introducing Rio Trevathan!Thu, 07 Dec 2017 20:07:31 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/21-and-introducing-rio-trevathan
00:53:03MTG GrindcastnoCollins and Chris have known Rio for a minute, but this weekend he stepped into the limelight by becoming the youngest person to ever top 8 a Starcity Invitational! We spend this episode chatting with him about the tournament, what a 13-year-old does with 3 grand (hint, it includes buying more magic cards), and where he's going from here. Come hang out!Collins and Chris have known Rio for a minute, bu…Collins and Chris have known Rio for a minute, but this weekend he stepped into the limelight by becoming the youngest person to ever top 8 a Starcity Invitational! We spend this episode chatting with him about the tournament, what a 13-year-old does with 3 grand (hint, it includes buying more magic cards), and where he's going from here. Come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/36315531520: SCG Invitational Spectacular!Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:19:35 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/20-scg-invitational-spectacular
00:55:17MTG GrindcastnoCollins is all prepped for the invitational! We go over his updates to modern humans (wait, is that a spoiler) as well as the strategy he's banking on to break the Temur mirror. Come hang out!Collins is all prepped for the invitational! We g…Collins is all prepped for the invitational! We go over his updates to modern humans (wait, is that a spoiler) as well as the strategy he's banking on to break the Temur mirror. Come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/35980793019: Modern episode! Oh, and some Rivals spoilers.Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:29:31 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/19-modern-episode-oh-and-some-rivals-spoilers
01:09:31MTG GrindcastnoModern episode! Ok, Collins's team made top 8 with him playing standard so we can't help talking about that for a little while, but the invitational's coming up so modern is back on the table. The meta's making some interesting shifts and reacting to humans, so we talk about where we want to be, and even philosophize a little about ways to be a good modern player. Plus! Black dinosaurs and multicolored fliplands: Rivals of Ixalan spoilers are starting!Modern episode! Ok, Collins's team made top 8 wit…Modern episode! Ok, Collins's team made top 8 with him playing standard so we can't help talking about that for a little while, but the invitational's coming up so modern is back on the table. The meta's making some interesting shifts and reacting to humans, so we talk about where we want to be, and even philosophize a little about ways to be a good modern player. Plus! Black dinosaurs and multicolored fliplands: Rivals of Ixalan spoilers are starting!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/356350079Grindcast Ep 018: Everything's coming up CollinsWed, 15 Nov 2017 22:33:03 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-ep-018
01:07:50MTG GrindcastnoWith results from three GPs this weekend standard keeps chugging along, and we've got your ticket to ride. Whether your destination is energy, monored, tokens, energy, control, or energy, we're here to make sure you get where you want to go. Plus! Chris gets Collins to dish on what it's like being a grinder on the rise--or has he graduated to pro-in-the-making? Find out this week!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!With results from three GPs this weekend standard…With results from three GPs this weekend standard keeps chugging along, and we've got your ticket to ride. Whether your destination is energy, monored, tokens, energy, control, or energy, we're here to make sure you get where you want to go. Plus! Chris gets Collins to dish on what it's like being a grinder on the rise--or has he graduated to pro-in-the-making? Find out this week!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/352962209Grindcast Ep 017: I played Humans again this weekend. I still didn't lose a single match.Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:50:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-ep-017-i-played-humans-again-this-weekend-i-still-didnt-lose-a-single-match
01:09:05MTG GrindcastnoSo, somehow Collins did it again, winning his SCG Regionals and an IQ in the same weekend and, uh, going undefeated. For anyone who's not tired of him winning, hear about the latest changes to Humans from the man himself, plus all the secrets to not dropping a match in three tournaments. PLUS, apparently there was a Pro Tour this weekend as well! We break down the decks and the standard format after PT Ixalan, just in time for Grand Prix Atlanta. Come hang out!So, somehow Collins did it again, winning his SCG…So, somehow Collins did it again, winning his SCG Regionals and an IQ in the same weekend and, uh, going undefeated. For anyone who's not tired of him winning, hear about the latest changes to Humans from the man himself, plus all the secrets to not dropping a match in three tournaments. PLUS, apparently there was a Pro Tour this weekend as well! We break down the decks and the standard format after PT Ixalan, just in time for Grand Prix Atlanta. Come hang out!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/348515918Grindcast Episode 016: The Champ is Here!Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:27:35 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-016-the-champ-is-here
00:55:02MTG GrindcastnoCollins spikes Cincinnati, and he does it in style! Undefeated on the weekend with a mostly brand new 5 color humans deck featuring more Ixalan cards than most standard lists. Come hang out with us as we break down the deck, the card choices (including 0 Collected Company!) and where to go with the deck from here.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayCollins spikes Cincinnati, and he does it in styl…Collins spikes Cincinnati, and he does it in style! Undefeated on the weekend with a mostly brand new 5 color humans deck featuring more Ixalan cards than most standard lists. Come hang out with us as we break down the deck, the card choices (including 0 Collected Company!) and where to go with the deck from here.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347647945Grindcast Episode 015: Zen and the Art of Drafting (Also nationals!)Thu, 19 Oct 2017 17:21:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-015-zen-and-the-art-of-drafting-also-nationals
01:06:21MTG GrindcastnoThis week on the Grindcast: Collins is fresh off of a deep run at nationals, missing out on top 8 only because of a very prepared Gerry T. We talk about his run, his deck choice, and his draft philosophy, both as applied to Ixalan and to Magic Limited in General. Tune in!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!This week on the Grindcast: Collins is fresh off …This week on the Grindcast: Collins is fresh off of a deep run at nationals, missing out on top 8 only because of a very prepared Gerry T. We talk about his run, his deck choice, and his draft philosophy, both as applied to Ixalan and to Magic Limited in General. Tune in!
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346744719Grindcast Episode 014: Chris and Collins vs WorldsFri, 13 Oct 2017 17:14:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-014-chris-and-collins-vs-worlds
01:10:50MTG GrindcastnoSo, standard's only three decks now, right? Don't bet on it, friends! On this episode we talk worlds and what we're excited to play at Nationals this weekend. Plus, Collins lets us in on a bit of a project he's got going in modern.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraySo, standard's only three decks now, right? Don't…So, standard's only three decks now, right? Don't bet on it, friends! On this episode we talk worlds and what we're excited to play at Nationals this weekend. Plus, Collins lets us in on a bit of a project he's got going in modern.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346129729Grindcast Episode 013: Hostage Taker, Popeye, and the rest of the crewMon, 09 Oct 2017 19:46:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-013-hostage-taker-popeye-and-the-rest-of-the-crew
01:08:04MTG GrindcastnoChris's trip to Germany delayed the upload of this episode a bit, but we swear his Peach Garden Oath prediction was made well before Huey's run even began. Popeye, pirates, and new standard on this episode of the Grindcast!Chris's trip to Germany delayed the upload of thi…Chris's trip to Germany delayed the upload of this episode a bit, but we swear his Peach Garden Oath prediction was made well before Huey's run even began. Popeye, pirates, and new standard on this episode of the Grindcast!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344471958Grindcast Episode 012: Treasures from Magic OnlineThu, 28 Sep 2017 20:05:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-012-treasures-from-magic-online
00:59:59MTG GrindcastnoIxalan is finally here! And we've braved the depths of Magic Online to bring you only the finest in standard metagame updates and limited analysis. Is Ixalan "the worst limited format of all time?" Uh, no, probably not. Are dinosaurs rampaging through standard? Find out on this weeks's episode! Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music:https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayIxalan is finally here! And we've braved the dept…Ixalan is finally here! And we've braved the depths of Magic Online to bring you only the finest in standard metagame updates and limited analysis. Is Ixalan "the worst limited format of all time?" Uh, no, probably not. Are dinosaurs rampaging through standard? Find out on this weeks's episode! Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music:https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/343411192Grindcast Episode 011: Exploring IxalanThu, 21 Sep 2017 17:17:10 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-011-exploring-ixalan
01:04:21MTG GrindcastnoWith Ixalan's release right around the corner, it's time to take an in-depth look at what's leaving standard and what we expect to see in the new format. Will it be all monored all the time? Or do the tribes of Ixalan have something in store for us? Plus we talk a little modern, including Goryo's Deathvine, which is an actual deck of Magic: the Gathering cards and not just a bunch of words strung together.
Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayWith Ixalan's release right around the corner, it…With Ixalan's release right around the corner, it's time to take an in-depth look at what's leaving standard and what we expect to see in the new format. Will it be all monored all the time? Or do the tribes of Ixalan have something in store for us? Plus we talk a little modern, including Goryo's Deathvine, which is an actual deck of Magic: the Gathering cards and not just a bunch of words strung together.
Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342236679Grindcast Episode 010: Chris and Collins Enter the Arena, Plus Spell Pierce, Duress, and Opt, oh my!Wed, 13 Sep 2017 21:23:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-010-chris-and-collins-enter-the-arena-plus-spell-pierce-duress-and-opt-oh-my
01:00:53MTG GrindcastnoIt's been a busy week for Magic: the Gathering, and Chris and Collins are here with the hottest of hot takes on MTG Arena, the now-spoiled Iconic Masters, and some dope reprints and other spoilers from Ixalan. Listen up for literally all the info you need about these things. You do not need information from any other source. Only us.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayIt's been a busy week for Magic: the Gathering, a…It's been a busy week for Magic: the Gathering, and Chris and Collins are here with the hottest of hot takes on MTG Arena, the now-spoiled Iconic Masters, and some dope reprints and other spoilers from Ixalan. Listen up for literally all the info you need about these things. You do not need information from any other source. Only us.
Thanks as always to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/341164208Grindcast Episode 009: GP WASHINGTON FINALIST COLLINS MULLENWed, 06 Sep 2017 14:15:11 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-009-gp-washington-finalist-collins-mullen
01:00:53MTG GrindcastnoCollins ramped his way to (near) victory in DC this weekend! On this episode we talked about the deck and the innovative sideboarding strategy that got him to the GP DC Finals, as well as the evolution of his understanding of the game that's helped get him to this point. PLUS Lightning Strike and some other cool cards from Ixalan! Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayCollins ramped his way to (near) victory in DC th…Collins ramped his way to (near) victory in DC this weekend! On this episode we talked about the deck and the innovative sideboarding strategy that got him to the GP DC Finals, as well as the evolution of his understanding of the game that's helped get him to this point. PLUS Lightning Strike and some other cool cards from Ixalan! Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340406581MTG Grindcast Episode 008: Where is Eldrazi Tron? Plus, some dinosaurs walk the plank.Fri, 01 Sep 2017 03:51:32 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-ep008
01:10:54MTG GrindcastnoChris and Collins are back! After a brief hiatus to grind some trails in the mountains, it's time for standard, modern, and way, way more importantly: Ixalan spoilers! We got pirates, we got feathery dinosaurs, what more could you want? Put us in your ears!
Thanks to Wave Sunray for our intro music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayChris and Collins are back! After a brief hiatus …Chris and Collins are back! After a brief hiatus to grind some trails in the mountains, it's time for standard, modern, and way, way more importantly: Ixalan spoilers! We got pirates, we got feathery dinosaurs, what more could you want? Put us in your ears!
Thanks to Wave Sunray for our intro music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338505554MTG Grindcast Episode 007: Jeskai Geist with Jonathan RosumSat, 19 Aug 2017 00:45:30 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/mtg-grindcast-episode-007-jeskai-geist-with-jonathan-rosum
01:15:57MTG GrindcastnoJoin us for a very special episode of the Grindcast, with celebrity guest Jonathan Rosum. Jon teaches us some very important lessons about love, life, and picking your spot with Jeskai Geist. Plus! We explore this weekend's insane top 8s, standard's godly new tech, and Collins reveals a deep, dark secret. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayJoin us for a very special episode of the Grindca…Join us for a very special episode of the Grindcast, with celebrity guest Jonathan Rosum. Jon teaches us some very important lessons about love, life, and picking your spot with Jeskai Geist. Plus! We explore this weekend's insane top 8s, standard's godly new tech, and Collins reveals a deep, dark secret. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337353472MTG Grindcast Episode 006: Valakut redux, metagame breakdowns, and a couple of catsThu, 10 Aug 2017 21:49:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-006
01:10:10MTG GrindcastnoHere's Episode 6, full of hot takes and molten pinnacles. Collins took the Valakut deck from last week to an exactly 17th place finish at Syracuse, so we talk about his weekend, his matchups, and what changes he's going to make to the list going forward. Plus, modern and standard metagame updates and a look at some sweet new cats that may (or may not) be making the cut in a Death and Taxes list near you. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayHere's Episode 6, full of hot takes and molten pi…Here's Episode 6, full of hot takes and molten pinnacles. Collins took the Valakut deck from last week to an exactly 17th place finish at Syracuse, so we talk about his weekend, his matchups, and what changes he's going to make to the list going forward. Plus, modern and standard metagame updates and a look at some sweet new cats that may (or may not) be making the cut in a Death and Taxes list near you. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/336158955MTG Grindcast Ep 005: PT HOU special: Big Feels, Big Cheats, and Mono RedThu, 03 Aug 2017 22:13:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/episode-005
01:11:39MTG GrindcastnoEpisode 5 is here! Join Chris and Collins as we talk PT HOU/PT monored and how we'd attack this hasty format we've found ourselves in. PLUS Collins has a spicy new modern brew for SCG Syracuse, and we talk about two important, and maybe even related, concepts: feelings and cheating. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our intro music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayEpisode 5 is here! Join Chris and Collins as we t…Episode 5 is here! Join Chris and Collins as we talk PT HOU/PT monored and how we'd attack this hasty format we've found ourselves in. PLUS Collins has a spicy new modern brew for SCG Syracuse, and we talk about two important, and maybe even related, concepts: feelings and cheating. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our intro music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335176246Grindcast Ep 004: SCG Atlanta, Pro Tour Predictions, and how to MTGOFri, 28 Jul 2017 02:59:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-ep-004-scg-atlanta-pro-tour-predictions-and-how-to-mtgo
01:42:01MTG GrindcastnoWelcome to episode 4 of the Grindcast, the spikiest podcast in all of central North Carolina. Join Chris and Collins as we take a look at the aftermath of SCG Atlanta and the changes to modern and standard that have come about since. Then stick around for our discussion of how to start making magic online work for you--from getting your first deck to figuring out your goals to choosing the events you want to play in. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayWelcome to episode 4 of the Grindcast, the spikie…Welcome to episode 4 of the Grindcast, the spikiest podcast in all of central North Carolina. Join Chris and Collins as we take a look at the aftermath of SCG Atlanta and the changes to modern and standard that have come about since. Then stick around for our discussion of how to start making magic online work for you--from getting your first deck to figuring out your goals to choosing the events you want to play in. Thanks to Wave Sunray for our music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334068291MTG Grindcast Ep 003: HOU Standard Meta Analysis and WOTC AnnouncementsThu, 20 Jul 2017 19:25:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-3
01:21:47MTG GrindcastnoTrying to crack standard? Chris and Collins are here to help, with an up-to-the moment look at the rapidly evolving paper and Magic Online meta. Hear our thoughts on Monument, Mono Red and friends as we break down the matchups and strengths and weaknesses of each deck. Plus, hella WOTC announcements, affecting both local play and those pro tour dreamers among our listeners. We know you were waiting to hear our takes before forming your opinions, so wait no more!
Thanks to Wave Sunray for our intro music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunrayTrying to crack standard? Chris and Collins are h…Trying to crack standard? Chris and Collins are here to help, with an up-to-the moment look at the rapidly evolving paper and Magic Online meta. Hear our thoughts on Monument, Mono Red and friends as we break down the matchups and strengths and weaknesses of each deck. Plus, hella WOTC announcements, affecting both local play and those pro tour dreamers among our listeners. We know you were waiting to hear our takes before forming your opinions, so wait no more!
Thanks to Wave Sunray for our intro music: https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunraytag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333112798Grindcast Ep 002: HOU Draft First Impressions and Standard PreviewFri, 14 Jul 2017 01:33:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-2
01:07:06MTG GrindcastnoWelcome to episode 2 of the Grindcast! Today Collins and Chris finish talking about the SCG Invitational, including a look at Team LotusBox's prep for the tournament. Then we dive into HOU limited generally and an in-depth analysis of the early frontrunner for best draft archetype. Finally, Collins shares some of what he and his team have uncovered about this brand new standard format in preparation for the Cincinnati Open!
Thanks to Wave Sunray (https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunray) for our intro music.Welcome to episode 2 of the Grindcast! Today Coll…Welcome to episode 2 of the Grindcast! Today Collins and Chris finish talking about the SCG Invitational, including a look at Team LotusBox's prep for the tournament. Then we dive into HOU limited generally and an in-depth analysis of the early frontrunner for best draft archetype. Finally, Collins shares some of what he and his team have uncovered about this brand new standard format in preparation for the Cincinnati Open!
Thanks to Wave Sunray (https://soundcloud.com/wave-sunray) for our intro music.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/332024601MTG Grindcast Episode 001: Invitational Weekend and HOU Spoilers!Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:39:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/chris-castro-rappl/grindcast-episode-001-invitational-weekend-and-hou-spoilers
01:44:14MTG GrindcastnoWelcome to the first episode of the Grindcast! Join Collins Mullen and Chris Castro-Rappl as they do their best to unravel the mysteries of Standard, Modern, and of becoming the most powerful wizard you can be. This week we're talking the SCG season 1 invitational and looking at the sauciest spoilers from Hour of Devastation. Thanks to Wave Sunray for the dope intro music!Welcome to the first episode of the Grindcast! Jo…Welcome to the first episode of the Grindcast! Join Collins Mullen and Chris Castro-Rappl as they do their best to unravel the mysteries of Standard, Modern, and of becoming the most powerful wizard you can be. This week we're talking the SCG season 1 invitational and looking at the sauciest spoilers from Hour of Devastation. Thanks to Wave Sunray for the dope intro music!